Wildlife Species Library

Insects

Silky Field Ant

Formica subsericea

The Silky Field Ant is a shimmering, high-speed architect that brings life to your garden soil. Recognizable by their...

Fish

Silky Shark

Carcharhinus falciformis

The ultimate ocean athlete, the Silky Shark is world-renowned for its shimmering metallic skin and incredible pelagic...

Birds

Silver-beaked Tanager

Ramphocelus carbo

The Silver-beaked Tanager is a masterpiece of contrast, featuring deep velvety maroon plumage and a bill that shines ...

Ferns

silver fern

Cyathea dealbata

The silver fern is the glowing heart of the New Zealand bush, famous for the shimmering white undersides of its frond...

Insects

Silver-ground Carpet

Xanthorhoe montanata

A common but beautiful summer visitor, the Silver-ground Carpet is easily recognized by its striking chocolate-brown ...

Birds

Silver Gull

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Australia's most iconic coastal bird, the Silver Gull, is a master of survival and a frequent visitor to backyard bir...

Fish

Silver Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon unicuspis

The silver lamprey is a remarkable 'living fossil' that has inhabited North American waterways for millions of years....

Fish

Silver Perch

Bairdiella chrysoura

The Silver Perch is the shimmering 'gold-tailed' gem of the Atlantic coast, known for its nightly drumming concerts a...

Fish

Silver Redhorse

Moxostoma anisurum

The Silver Redhorse is a shimmering, long-lived 'ghost' of the river bottom, capable of living for over 40 years in c...

Fish

Silver Shiner

Notropis photogenis

Often called the 'trout of the minnow world,' the Silver Shiner is a shimmering, high-energy acrobat found in our cle...

Insects

Silver-spotted Skipper

Epargyreus clarus

Don't let the drab brown wings fool you—the Silver-spotted Skipper is a master of disguise with a brilliant metallic ...

Insects

Silver Streaked Acacia Blue

Zinaspa todara

A shimmering jewel of the forest edge, the Silver Streaked Acacia Blue is famous for the brilliant metallic streaks t...

Insects

Silver-studded Blue

Plebejus argus

A shimmering jewel of the heathland, the Silver-studded Blue is a tiny marvel with a secret. Beyond its iridescent wi...

Birds

Silver Teal

Spatula versicolor

With its striking black cap and sky-blue bill, the Silver Teal is a jewel of South American wetlands. This elegant, s...

Birds

Silver-throated Tanager

Tangara icterocephala

A flash of living sunshine in the mossy cloud forests, the Silver-throated Tanager is a social gem known for its bril...

Fish

Silver Trevally

Pseudocaranx georgianus

A shimmering icon of the Southern Hemisphere's coastal waters, the Silver Trevally is a master of speed and social co...

Fish

Silver Weakfish

Cynoscion nothus

The Silver Weakfish is the 'ghost of the estuary,' a shimmering, drum-beating predator that haunts coastal docks and ...

Fish

Silverband Shiner

Paranotropis shumardi

A shimmering jewel of the Mississippi, the Silverband Shiner is a master of the deep river current. With its brillian...

Mammals

Silvered Leaf Monkey

Trachypithecus cristatus

Elegant and elusive, the Silvered Leaf Monkey is a master of the canopy with its distinctive 'frosted' fur and vibran...

Fish

Silverjaw Minnow

Ericymba buccata

The Silverjaw Minnow is a shimmering treasure of the stream bed, easily recognized by the unique 'silver windows' on ...

Insects

Silverleaf Whitefly

Bemisia tabaci

The Silverleaf Whitefly is a tiny, waxy-winged traveler that has conquered gardens across the globe. Though barely th...

Insects

Silverstreak Blue

Iraota timoleon

A shimmering jewel of the canopy, the Silverstreak Blue combines high-speed aerial acrobatics with stunning metallic ...

Fish

Silvertip Shark

Carcharhinus albimarginatus

Commanding the deep reef with grace and authority, the Silvertip Shark is a masterpiece of evolution. Easily identifi...

Birds

Silvery-throated Jay

Cyanolyca argentigula

A shimmering specter of the Talamanca highlands, the Silvery-throated Jay is a masterpiece of indigo and silver. This...

Mammals

Sitatunga

Tragelaphus spekii

Meet the 'ghost of the swamp,' a shy antelope that has evolved to walk on mud and disappear underwater. With its wate...

Trees & Shrubs

Sitka Mountain-Ash

Sorbus sitchensis

With its brilliant red-orange berries and delicate white blossoms, the Sitka Mountain-Ash is more than just a beautif...

Insects

Six-striped Rustic

Xestia sexstrigata

With its warm cinnamon tones and elegant geometric markings, the Six-striped Rustic is a classic visitor of the Europ...

Fish

Sixband Angelfish

Pomacanthus sexstriatus

A shy giant of the Indo-Pacific reefs, the Sixband Angelfish is a master of camouflage and grace. With its striking b...

Fish

Sixspine Leatherjacket

Meuschenia freycineti

With its sandpaper skin and vibrant orange spots, the Sixspine Leatherjacket is a charismatic icon of the Australian ...

Fish

Skipjack Shad

Alosa chrysochloris

Meet the 'Tennessee Tarpon,' an acrobatic powerhouse of the river. Known for leaping through the air and its brillian...

Fish

Skipjack Tuna

Katsuwonus pelamis

The ultimate sprinter of the seas, the Skipjack Tuna is a marvel of evolution and speed. With its iconic racing strip...

Shrubs

Skunkbush Sumac

Rhus trilobata

A champion of backyard biodiversity, Skunkbush Sumac offers year-round interest with its aromatic foliage, tart red b...

Wildflowers

sky blue aster

Symphyotrichum oolentangiense

A late-season masterpiece, the sky blue aster provides a stunning wash of azure to the autumn landscape. It is a vita...

Trees & Plants

slash pine

Pinus elliottii

The sentinel of the South, the slash pine is a towering beauty that thrives where other trees fear to tread. With its...

Birds

Slate-colored Seedeater

Sporophila schistacea

A nomadic gem of the Neotropical forests, the Slate-colored Seedeater is a master of timing, appearing wherever bambo...

Insects

Slate Flash

Rapala manea

A metallic marvel of the garden, the Slate Flash is a tiny powerhouse of speed and color. Look for its shimmering blu...