Wildlife Species Library

Wildflowers

Rocky Mountain beardtongue

Penstemon strictus

With its towering spires of electric-blue blossoms, the Rocky Mountain beardtongue is the ultimate garden centerpiece...

Conifers

Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine

Pinus aristata

Meet the ancient sentinels of the Rockies. The Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine is a living relic of deep time, twisti...

Fish

Rocky Mountain Cutthroat Trout

Oncorhynchus virginalis

The crown jewel of the Rockies, this native trout is as beautiful as the mountain streams it calls home. With its sig...

Insects

Roesel's Bush-cricket

Roeseliana roeselii

Listen for the electric hum of the meadow. The Roesel's Bush-cricket is a master of camouflage with a song that sound...

Wildflowers

Roezl's penstemon

Penstemon roezlii

A hardy survivor of the Sierra Nevada, Roezl's penstemon erupts in brilliant blue-purple tubular blooms every summer....

Birds

Rook

Corvus frugilegus

The Rook is a master of social living, recognizable by its 'baggy trousers' and distinctive silvery face. These intel...

Insects

Rose Aphid

Macrosiphum rosae

The Rose Aphid is a tiny, fascinating marvel of the garden, turning rosebuds into bustling miniature ecosystems. Disc...

Wildflowers

Rose campion

Silene coronaria

With its striking neon-pink blooms and velvet-soft silvery foliage, the Rose Campion is a timeless garden classic tha...

Insects

Rose Flea Beetle

Altica rosae

The Rose Flea Beetle is a tiny, shimmering jewel of the garden, recognizable by its metallic blue-green sheen and rem...

Insects

Rose Leafhopper

Edwardsiana rosae

The Rose Leafhopper is a miniature marvel of the garden, a translucent acrobat that thrives in the secret shadows of ...

Birds

Rose-ringed Parakeet

Psittacula krameri

With its brilliant lime-green feathers and unmistakable tropical charm, the Rose-ringed Parakeet is a stunning additi...

Insects

Rose Sawfly

Arge ochropus

A vibrant splash of orange in the garden, the Rose Sawfly is a master of the rose bush. Though often noticed for thei...

Insects

Rose Slug Sawfly

Endelomyia aethiops

A master of disguise in the rose garden, the Rose Slug Sawfly larva looks like a shimmering drop of moss-green slime....

Insects

Roseate Skimmer

Orthemis ferruginea

A bold splash of neon pink in the garden, the Roseate Skimmer is one of the most stunning dragonflies you'll encounte...

Birds

Roseate Spoonbill

Platalea ajaja

Often mistaken for flamingos at a distance, the Roseate Spoonbill is one of North America's most spectacular coastal ...

Birds

Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

The Roseate Tern is a rare and refined seabird, easily identified by its graceful silhouette and long, trailing tail ...

Fish

Rosefin Shiner

Lythrurus ardens

A hidden gem of Appalachian waterways, the Rosefin Shiner transforms from a subtle silver minnow into a blushing mast...

Insects

Rosemary Beetle

Chrysolina americana

Adorned in shimmering metallic stripes of emerald and amethyst, the Rosemary Beetle is a slow-moving jewel of the her...

Fish

Rosethorn Rockfish

Sebastes helvomaculatus

A gem of the deep Pacific, the Rosethorn Rockfish is famous for its striking pink hues and mysterious white markings....

Mammals

Ross Seal

Ommatophoca rossii

The ghost of the Antarctic pack ice, the Ross Seal is a rare and beautiful sight. With its massive, soulful eyes and ...

Birds

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

The Ross's Goose is a petite, elegant traveler of the North American flyways. Often mistaken for its larger cousin, t...

Fish

Rosy Rockfish

Sebastes rosaceus

A vibrant jewel of the Pacific deep, the Rosy Rockfish stands out with its striking pink scales and mottled purple ma...

Fish

Rosyface Shiner

Notropis rubellus

A shimmering inhabitant of North America's clearest streams, the Rosyface Shiner is best known for the stunning crims...

Fish

Rosyside Dace

Clinostomus funduloides

A hidden gem of Appalachian streams, the Rosyside Dace is a small fish with a big personality. Known for its vivid re...

Wildflowers

Rough Hawkbit

Leontodon hispidus

The Rough Hawkbit is a resilient, sun-worshipping wildflower that transforms meadows into seas of gold. Distinguished...

Birds

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

A majestic visitor from the Arctic tundra, the Rough-legged Hawk is a master of the winter winds. Known for its uniqu...

Fish

Rough Silverside

Membras martinica

Meet the shimmering ghost of the coastline. The Rough Silverside is a master of camouflage, using its translucent bod...

Ferns

rough tree-fern

Cyathea australis

Step back in time with the rough tree-fern, a hardy survivor from the age of dinosaurs. With its towering trunk and m...

Fish

Round Fantail Stingray

Taeniurops grabatus

A circular giant of the sandy depths, the Round Fantail Stingray is one of the most striking rays found in coastal wa...

Fish

Round Goby

Neogobius melanostomus

A tenacious bottom-dweller with a unique suction-cup grip, the Round Goby is a small fish with a massive ecological i...

Mammals

Round-tailed Ground Squirrel

Xerospermophilus tereticaudus

Meet the 'desert sentinel,' a charmingly slender squirrel that blends perfectly with the Southwest's sandy floor. Wat...

Fish

Round Whitefish

Prosopium cylindraceum

A sleek, silver-scaled resident of the deep, the Round Whitefish is a master of the lake bottom. Recognizable by its ...

Insects

Roundneck Sexton Beetle

Nicrophorus orbicollis

A fascinating nocturnal recycler, the Roundneck Sexton Beetle is the forest's master undertaker. Known for its devote...

Birds

Royal Spoonbill

Platalea regia

With its iconic spoon-shaped bill and elegant white plumes, the Royal Spoonbill is a masterpiece of specialized evolu...

Birds

Royal Tern

Thalasseus maximus

The Royal Tern is the crowning jewel of the coastline, instantly recognizable by its fiery orange bill and punk-rock ...

Birds

Rüppell's Griffon

Gyps rueppelli

The undisputed record-holder for the world's highest flight, the Rüppell's Griffon is a master of the African skies. ...