Wildlife Species Library

Insects

Asian Lady Beetle

Harmonia axyridis

A master of mimicry and a voracious garden protector, the Asian Lady Beetle is one of the most recognizable insects i...

Birds

Asian Openbill

Anastomus oscitans

A specialist of the marshlands, the Asian Openbill is famous for the unique 'nutcracker' gap in its bill. This elegan...

Crustaceans

Asian Shore Crab

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the coastline, the Asian Shore Crab is easily identified by its square shell and 'zebra-st...

Amphibians

Asiatic Toad

Bufo gargarizans

The stoic guardian of East Asian gardens, the Asiatic Toad is a master of camouflage and a tireless predator of garde...

Insects

Aspen Serpentine Leafminer Moth

Phyllocnistis populiella

Look closely at the silver zig-zags on an aspen leaf and you'll find the work of a master architect. The Aspen Serpen...

Mammals

Assam Macaque

Macaca assamensis

A resilient mountain dweller with a soulful gaze, the Assam Macaque thrives in the misty forests of the Himalayas. Th...

Insects

Aster Leafhopper

Macrosteles quadrilineatus

The Aster Leafhopper is a tiny, lime-green acrobat of the insect world, famous for its six-spotted 'face' and its inc...

Crustaceans

Atlantic Blue Crab

Callinectes sapidus

The sapphire-clawed sovereign of the salt marsh, the Atlantic Blue Crab is as famous for its aggressive personality a...

Fish

Atlantic Blue Tang

Acanthurus coeruleus

Meet the reef's most colorful gardener. The Atlantic Blue Tang is a vibrant surgeonfish famous for its striking color...

Fish

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Meet the undisputed titan of the Atlantic—a shimmering, silver-blue powerhouse built for extreme speed and transocean...

Fish

Atlantic Bonito

Sarda sarda

A high-speed predator of the Atlantic, the Bonito is a shimmering bullet of the sea known for its aggressive hunting ...

Fish

Atlantic Bumper

Chloroscombrus chrysurus

A shimmering specter of the coastline, the Atlantic Bumper moves in dazzling silver schools through estuaries and sur...

Fish

Atlantic Capelin

Mallotus villosus

The Atlantic Capelin is the shimmering silver pulse of the North Atlantic, driving the marine food web. Known for the...

Fish

Atlantic Chub Mackerel

Scomber colias

Often called the 'Tinker Mackerel,' this shimmering speedster of the Atlantic is famous for its intricate zig-zag pat...

Fish

Atlantic Crevalle Jack

Caranx hippos

Meet the Atlantic's most powerful sprinter. Known for its blunt profile and aggressive schooling, the Crevalle Jack i...

Fish

Atlantic Croaker

Micropogonias undulatus

The Atlantic Croaker is the bronze-hued 'drummer' of the coast, famous for its vocal personality and shimmering scale...

Fish

Atlantic Flyingfish

Cheilopogon melanurus

Witness the spectacular gliders of the deep. The Atlantic Flyingfish turns the ocean surface into a runway, escaping ...

Crustaceans

Atlantic Ghost Crab

Ocypode quadrata

A master of camouflage and the fastest sprinter on the sand, the Atlantic Ghost Crab is the moonlit guardian of the A...

Fish

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

The Atlantic Herring is the 'Silver of the Sea,' a shimmering marvel of the North Atlantic that moves in massive, syn...

Fish

Atlantic Horse Mackerel

Trachurus trachurus

A shimmering icon of the Atlantic, this fast-moving schooling fish is easily identified by its unique 'armored' later...

Fish

Atlantic Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

A masterpiece of marine engineering, the Atlantic Mackerel is famous for its shimmering iridescent scales and lightni...

Fish

Atlantic Menhaden

Brevoortia tyrannus

Known as the silver foundation of the Atlantic ecosystem, these shimmering filter feeders travel in massive, mesmeriz...

Fish

Atlantic Moonfish

Selene setapinnis

A master of optical illusion, the Atlantic Moonfish uses its mirror-like skin and razor-thin body to vanish in the su...

Crustaceans

Atlantic Mud Crab

Panopeus herbstii

The Atlantic Mud Crab is the heavyweight champion of the marsh, sporting powerful black-tipped claws designed to crus...

Fish

Atlantic Needlefish

Strongylura marina

Meet the silver arrow of the shallows. The Atlantic Needlefish is a sleek, surface-dwelling predator famous for its l...

Birds

Atlantic Puffin

Fratercula arctica

The Atlantic Puffin is the 'clown of the sea,' a hardy maritime survivor that braves the North Atlantic's fiercest st...

Fish

Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray

Mobula hypostoma

The Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray is a miniature marvel of the western Atlantic, known for its incredible acrobatic leaps ...

Fish

Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Witness the 'King of Fish' on its epic journey from the deep ocean to mountain headwaters. A marvel of endurance and ...

Crustaceans

Atlantic Sand Crab

Emerita talpoida

The invisible engineers of the shoreline, Atlantic Sand Crabs are master burrowers that dance with the tides. Watch t...

Fish

Atlantic Sawtail Catshark

Galeus atlanticus

A mysterious resident of the deep, the Atlantic Sawtail Catshark is a master of the Mediterranean's darkest corners. ...

Fish

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Rhizoprionodon terraenovae

Streamlined and spirited, the Atlantic Sharpnose Shark is the quintessential coastal predator of the Western Atlantic...

Fish

Atlantic Silverside

Menidia menidia

The Atlantic Silverside is the shimmering heart of the Atlantic coast. These translucent, schooling fish are a vital ...

Fish

Atlantic Spadefish

Chaetodipterus faber

Meet the 'Angelfish of the Atlantic,' a silver-scaled beauty known for its unique spade-shaped silhouette and strikin...

Fish

Atlantic Spanish Mackerel

Scomberomorus maculatus

A shimmering predator of the Atlantic surf, the Spanish Mackerel is famous for its golden spots and lightning-fast st...

Mammals

Atlantic Spotted Dolphin

Stenella frontalis

The Atlantic Spotted Dolphin is a master of the surf, famous for its intricate speckled coat and playful personality....

Fish

Atlantic Stingray

Hypanus sabinus

Meet the smallest and most versatile stingray of the North American coast. From salty Atlantic shores to the freshwat...