Wildlife Species Library

Invertebrates

Black Slug

Arion ater

The undisputed titan of the garden floor, the Black Slug is a master of moisture and a crucial, if misunderstood, mem...

Invertebrates

Blue Land Crab

Cardisoma guanhumi

Meet the blue-hued giant of the coastal garden. A master of the night and a champion burrower, the Blue Land Crab is ...

Invertebrates

Brown Shrimp

Crangon crangon

The ultimate master of coastal camouflage, the Brown Shrimp is a fascinating nocturnal dweller of the sandy shallows....

Invertebrates

Cylindrical Papershell

Anodontoides ferussacianus

A delicate architect of the stream bed, the Cylindrical Papershell is a vital indicator of water health in North Amer...

Invertebrates

Eastern Elliptio

Elliptio complanata

The quiet guardian of our waterways, the Eastern Elliptio is North America's most common freshwater mussel. Its beaut...

Invertebrates

Eastern Floater

Pyganodon cataracta

The Eastern Floater is the unsung hero of our waterways, a master filter-feeder that cleans our ponds while moving si...

Invertebrates

Fatmucket

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Meet the Fatmucket, a freshwater master of disguise that uses a lifelike 'fish lure' to ensure the survival of its yo...

Invertebrates

Flathead Lobster

Thenus orientalis

Meet the shovel-headed master of the seafloor. The Flathead Lobster is a marvel of evolution, perfectly designed for ...

Invertebrates

Graceful Rock Crab

Metacarcinus gracilis

Elegant and agile, the Graceful Rock Crab is a common but often overlooked resident of Pacific bays. Known for its di...

Invertebrates

Green Sea Urchin

Psammechinus miliaris

A pint-sized architect of the intertidal zone, the Green Sea Urchin is famous for its purple-tipped spines and its cl...

Invertebrates

Leopard Slug

Limax maximus

A striking nocturnal predator of the garden, the Leopard Slug is easily recognized by its bold spots and impressive s...

Invertebrates

Pacific Purple Sea Urchin

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

A vibrant purple sentinel of the Pacific shoreline, this spiny invertebrate is famous for its ability to carve its ow...

Invertebrates

Pimpleback

Pustulosa pustulosa

A master of the riverbed, the Pimpleback is a bumpy, heavy-shelled mussel that serves as a vital indicator of water h...

Invertebrates

Pistolgrip

Quadrula verrucosa

The Pistolgrip is a master of disguise on the riverbed, sporting a rugged, bumpy shell that looks more like a piece o...

Invertebrates

Red Triangle Slug

Triboniophorus graeffei

Australia's largest native land slug is a colorful forest cleaner, famous for the striking red triangle on its back a...

Invertebrates

rock-pool shrimp

Palaemon serenus

The rock-pool shrimp is a translucent marvel of the Australian shoreline, famous for its 'red-handed' appearance and ...

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Spanish Slug

Arion vulgaris

The Spanish Slug is a resilient and fascinating wanderer of the night. Known for its vibrant colors and incredible ap...

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Spotted Spiny Lobster

Panulirus guttatus

A nocturnal jewel of the Caribbean reefs, the Spotted Spiny Lobster transforms the dark seafloor into a theater of in...

Invertebrates

Winged Mapleleaf

Quadrula fragosa

Meet one of the rarest inhabitants of the Mississippi basin, the Winged Mapleleaf. This ancient bivalve is a living f...

Invertebrates

Yellow Cellar Slug

Limacus flavus

The Yellow Cellar Slug is a fascinating, yellow-mottled scavenger that thrives in the damp shadows of our backyards. ...