Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Red Seabream

Pagrus major

Known as the 'King of Fish,' the Red Seabream is a shimmering ruby of the Western Pacific. With its iridescent blue s...

Birds

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

Vibrant and vocal, the Red-shouldered Hawk is the stunning 'woodland whistler' of the raptors. Recognizable by their ...

Birds

Red-shouldered Macaw

Diopsittaca nobilis

Meet the world's smallest macaw: a pint-sized powerhouse of green feathers and fiery red accents. The Red-shouldered ...

Birds

Red-stained Woodpecker

Veniliornis affinis

A vibrant gem of the Amazonian canopy, the Red-stained Woodpecker brings a splash of gold and crimson to the forest. ...

Mammals

Red-tailed Chipmunk

Neotamias ruficaudus

The Red-tailed Chipmunk is the fiery-colored acrobat of the Northern Rockies, distinguished by its vibrant russet tai...

Birds

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

The Red-tailed Hawk is the quintessential guardian of the open sky, known for its piercing gaze and iconic cinnamon t...

Mammals

Red-tailed Monkey

Cercopithecus ascanius

With its vibrant copper tail and unmistakable heart-shaped nose spot, the Red-tailed Monkey is a crown jewel of the A...

Mammals

Red-tailed Squirrel

Sciurus granatensis

With its fiery orange tail and incredible acrobatics, the Red-tailed Squirrel is the vibrant acrobat of the tropical ...

Birds

Red-throated Piping-Guan

Pipile cujubi

A striking arboreal bird of the Amazon, the Red-throated Piping-Guan stands out with its brilliant white crest and vi...

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...

Insects

Red-veined Dropwing

Trithemis arteriosa

A scarlet sentinel of the garden pond, the Red-veined Dropwing is famous for its brilliant crimson hue and its unique...

Insects

Red-veined Pennant

Celithemis bertha

A jewel of the Southern wetlands, the Red-veined Pennant dazzles with its crimson-laced wings and characteristic 'fla...

Birds

Red-wattled Lapwing

Vanellus indicus

The Red-wattled Lapwing is the vigilant sentinel of the backyard, easily recognized by its striking red face and the ...

Birds

Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus

The bold sentinel of the marsh, the Red-winged Blackbird is a master of display and one of the most iconic sounds of ...

Mammals

Red Wolf

Canis rufus

The Red Wolf is one of the world’s rarest canines, a sleek and elusive predator characterized by its stunning cinnamo...

Fish

Redbanded Rockfish

Sebastes babcocki

Often called the 'Barber Pole' of the Pacific, the Redbanded Rockfish is a stunning deep-sea dweller known for its bo...

Conifers

redberry juniper

Juniperus arizonica

A hardy icon of the Sonoran Desert, the redberry juniper is famous for its vibrant copper-red fruit and shredding bar...

Mammals

Reddish-gray Musk Shrew

Crocidura cyanea

The Reddish-gray Musk Shrew is a tiny, high-velocity hunter that thrives in the hidden corners of African gardens and...

Fish

Redfin Shiner

Lythrurus umbratilis

A hidden gem of the creek, the Redfin Shiner transforms from a humble silver minnow into a fiery crimson spectacle du...

Fish

Redlip morwong

Goniistius rubrolabiatus

With its bold 'pout' and striking banded pattern, the Redlip morwong is a charismatic staple of the Australian coastl...

Birds

Redpoll

Acanthis flammea

A hardy survivor of the Arctic tundra, the Redpoll brings a splash of crimson and boundless energy to winter backyard...

Fish

Redside Dace

Clinostomus elongatus

A vibrant 'living jewel' of our freshwater systems, the Redside Dace is famous for its acrobatic leaps and brilliant ...

Birds

Redwing

Turdus iliacus

A hardy winter visitor from the north, the Redwing is easily identified by its striking white 'eyebrow' and the flash...

Birds

Reed Bunting

Emberiza schoeniclus

A resilient visitor from the wetlands, the Reed Bunting brings a touch of wild marshland to the suburban garden. Watc...

Fish

Reef Butterflyfish

Chaetodon sedentarius

The Reef Butterflyfish is a master of the Atlantic depths, recognized by its striking 'masked' eye and elegant, disc-...

Fish

Reef Manta Ray

Mobula alfredi

Meet the Reef Manta Ray, the graceful giant of the shallow seas. Known for their incredible intelligence and unique '...

Fish

Reef Stonefish

Synanceia verrucosa

The Reef Stonefish is the world's most venomous fish, a master of disguise that hides in plain sight among the corals...

Mammals

Reeves's Muntjac

Muntiacus reevesi

The Reeves's Muntjac is a small, dog-sized deer with an ancient history and a surprising voice. Often called the 'Bar...

Fish

Regal Angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

Meet the jewel of the Indo-Pacific, a master of camouflage and color. The Regal Angelfish dazzles with its neon strip...

Crustaceans

Regal Slipper Lobster

Arctides regalis

Meet the 'ula-papapa'—a master of disguise cloaked in royal purple and orange. This secretive crustacean swaps tradit...

Fish

Rendahl's Catfish

Porochilus rendahli

A hidden gem of Australia's northern waterways, Rendahl's Catfish is an elegant, eel-tailed specialist of the night. ...

Birds

Resplendent Quetzal

Pharomachrus mocinno

Widely considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world, the Resplendent Quetzal is a shimmering icon of the C...

Fish

Reticulate Whipray

Himantura uarnak

With its mesmerizing leopard-like spots and a tail that seems to go on forever, the Reticulate Whipray is a masterpie...

Mammals

Reticulated Giraffe

Giraffa reticulata

Meet the Reticulated Giraffe, the savanna's most striking geometric masterpiece. Standing up to 20 feet tall, these '...

Mammals

Rhesus Macaque

Macaca mulatta

Master of adaptation and social complexity, the Rhesus Macaque is a primate that thrives everywhere from the high Him...

Mammals

Rhim Gazelle

Gazella leptoceros

The Rhim Gazelle is a master of Saharan survival, a delicate and endangered beauty that thrives where few other mamma...