Wildlife Species Library

Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.

9 species

Australian Sawtail Catshark
Sharks

Australian Sawtail Catshark

Figaro boardmani

A masterpiece of deep-sea camouflage, the Australian Sawtail Catshark is defined by its ornate white-edged saddles an...

Blind Shark
Sharks

Blind Shark

Brachaelurus waddi

The ultimate survivor of the Australian tide pools, the blind shark is a hardy, nocturnal master of disguise. Known f...

Colclough's Shark
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Colclough's Shark

Brachaelurus colcloughi

A rare and striking carpet shark found only in the shallow, sun-drenched waters of northeastern Australia. Known for ...

Crested Hornshark
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Crested Hornshark

Heterodontus galeatus

With its dramatic 'eyebrows' and ancient lineage, the Crested Hornshark is one of Australia's most charismatic reef r...

Finetooth Shark
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Finetooth Shark

Carcharhinus isodon

A master of the Atlantic shallows, the Finetooth Shark is easily recognized by its needle-like teeth and exceptionall...

Gray Smooth-hound
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Gray Smooth-hound

Mustelus californicus

A sleek, silver ghost of the California shallows, the Gray Smooth-hound is a gentle bottom-dweller that navigates our...

Rusty Catshark
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Rusty Catshark

Halaelurus sellus

A pint-sized predator of the deep, the Rusty Catshark sports intricate saddle-like patterns that help it blend into t...

Southern Sawshark
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Southern Sawshark

Pristiophorus nudipinnis

A master of the seafloor, the Southern Sawshark uses its incredible toothy rostrum to navigate the dark depths of the...

Tawny Nurse Shark
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Tawny Nurse Shark

Nebrius ferrugineus

The Tawny Nurse Shark is a social, nocturnal hunter of the Indo-Pacific reefs, famous for its ability to 'vacuum' pre...

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