Wildlife Species Library

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Dog Snapper

Lutjanus jocu

Meet the reef's most formidable 'canine' predator. With its massive teeth and wary personality, the Dog Snapper is a ...

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Dolly Varden

Salvelinus malma

A master of the cold Pacific currents, the Dolly Varden is a vibrant char known for its nomadic lifestyle and strikin...

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Draughtboard Shark

Cephaloscyllium laticeps

The Draughtboard Shark is southern Australia's master of underwater camouflage. Known for its ability to puff up like...

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Dusky Damselfish

Stegastes adustus

Meet the reef’s most determined gardener. The Dusky Damselfish is a tiny powerhouse that aggressively 'farms' its own...

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Dusky Gregory

Stegastes nigricans

Meet the reef's most dedicated gardener. The Dusky Gregory is a small fish with a big personality, famous for growing...

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Dusky Morwong

Dactylophora nigricans

A stoic giant of the Australian kelp forests and seagrass meadows, the Dusky Morwong is a master of the bottom-dwelli...

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Dusky Shark

Carcharhinus obscurus

A sleek, long-distance traveler of the deep, the Dusky Shark is a symbol of the ocean's wild frontier. This powerful ...

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Dusky Shiner

Pteronotropis cummingsae

A shimmering inhabitant of the Southeast's mysterious blackwater streams, the Dusky Shiner is a master of the slow-mo...

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Dusky Smooth-hound

Mustelus canis

The Dusky Smooth-hound is a sleek, pack-hunting 'dogfish' shark that patrols our coastal shallows. Known for its doci...

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Dussumier's Halfbeak

Hyporhamphus dussumieri

A shimmering acrobat of the tropical shallows, the Dussumier's Halfbeak is easily recognized by its uniquely elongate...

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Dwarf scorpionfish

Sebastapistes fowleri

The Dwarf scorpionfish is a miniature marvel of evolution, using near-perfect camouflage to vanish into the tropical ...

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East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse

Symphodus tinca

The East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse is the Mediterranean's living rainbow. With its kaleidoscopic colors and inquisitive...

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Eastern Blacknose Dace

Rhinichthys atratulus

A shimmering icon of the eastern mountain stream, the Eastern Blacknose Dace is known for its lightning-fast movement...

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Eastern Fortescue

Centropogon australis

A hidden gem of the Australian coastline, the Eastern Fortescue is a tiny titan of camouflage. Equipped with venomous...

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Eastern Mosquitofish

Gambusia holbrooki

A tiny, tenacious live-bearer, the Eastern Mosquitofish is the ultimate natural pest controller, patrolling the water...

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Eastern Mudminnow

Umbra pygmaea

A resilient survivor of the swamps, the Eastern Mudminnow is a master of camouflage that can breathe air and vanish i...

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Eastern Red Scorpionfish

Scorpaena jacksoniensis

A master of disguise lurking in the shadows of the reef, the Eastern Red Scorpionfish is a vibrant yet elusive predat...

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Eastern Sea Garfish

Hyporhamphus australis

A sleek, surface-skimming marvel of the Australian coast, the Eastern Sea Garfish is easily recognized by its 'half-b...

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Eastern Shovelnose Ray

Aptychotrema rostrata

The Eastern Shovelnose Ray is a captivating 'living fossil' that bridges the gap between sharks and rays. With its ic...

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Eastern Shovelnose Stingaree

Trygonoptera imitata

A master of camouflage in the sandy shallows, the Eastern Shovelnose Stingaree is one of southeastern Australia's mos...

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Emerald Shiner

Notropis atherinoides

The Emerald Shiner is a shimmering jewel of North American waterways, known for its iridescent green stripe and massi...

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Emperor Angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

With its mesmerizing neon stripes and iconic bandit mask, the Emperor Angelfish is the undisputed royalty of the cora...

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Endler's Livebearer

Poecilia wingei

A living jewel of the Venezuelan lagoons, the Endler's Livebearer is a tiny marvel of evolution, boasting neon colors...

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Endracht Hardyhead

Atherinomorus endrachtensis

A shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific shallows, the Endracht Hardyhead moves in spectacular, coordinated schools. Th...

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Epaulette Shark

Hemiscyllium ocellatum

Famed for its ability to 'walk' on land and survive in oxygen-starved pools, the epaulette shark is a master of the t...

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Estuarine Stonefish

Synanceia horrida

The Estuarine Stonefish is the world's most venomous fish and a true phantom of the shallows. Blending seamlessly int...

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Estuarine Triplefin

Forsterygion nigripenne

A resilient native of New Zealand's coastlines, the Estuarine Triplefin is a master of the intertidal zone. Known for...

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Eulachon

Thaleichthys pacificus

The eulachon is the shimmering 'candlefish' of the Pacific, a tiny but mighty smelt that fuels an entire coastal ecos...

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European Carp

Cyprinus carpio

The European Carp is one of the world's most successful and adaptable fish, known for its impressive size, golden-sca...

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European Conger

Conger conger

The European Conger is the undisputed heavyweight of the eel world, a muscular nocturnal predator that haunts the shi...

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European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

A master of transformation and a world-class traveler, the European Eel lives a secret life in our waterways. This cr...

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European Perch

Perca fluviatilis

Strikingly striped and bold, the European Perch is a master of the underwater ambush. With its vibrant red fins and i...

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Eyetail Bowfin

Amia ocellicauda

A prehistoric survivor with a striking 'eye' on its tail, the Eyetail Bowfin is a master of the North American shallo...

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Fallfish

Semotilus corporalis

Meet the 'Silver Giant' of Eastern streams. The Fallfish is the largest native minnow in North America and a master u...

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False Scorpionfish

Centrogenys vaigiensis

Meet the ultimate underwater imposter! The False Scorpionfish uses stunning mimicry and expert camouflage to hide in ...

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Fanbelly Leatherjacket

Monacanthus chinensis

A master of disguise with a secret architectural flair, the Fanbelly Leatherjacket is the quirky diamond of the Indo-...