Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Yelloweye Leatherjacket

Pervagor alternans

A master of reef camouflage with a striking golden gaze, the Yelloweye Leatherjacket is a vibrant hidden gem of the S...

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Yelloweye Rockfish

Sebastes ruberrimus

One of the longest-living creatures on the planet, the Yelloweye Rockfish is a vibrant, orange-hued sentinel of the d...

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Yellowfin Bream

Acanthopagrus australis

The shimmering silver icon of Australia's east coast, the Yellowfin Bream is a clever scavenger that thrives in both ...

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Yellowfin Croaker

Umbrina roncador

A golden-finned wonder of the Pacific shallows, the Yellowfin Croaker is a vocal and vibrant resident of Southern Cal...

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Yellowfin Tuna

Thunnus albacares

The athlete of the open ocean, the Yellowfin Tuna is a flash of gold and silver in the deep blue. Known for its incre...

Birds

Yellowhammer

Emberiza citrinella

A splash of gold in the hedgerow, the Yellowhammer is a beloved icon of the Eurasian countryside. With its signature ...

Fish

Yellowhead Wrasse

Halichoeres garnoti

A flash of sunshine in the coral, the Yellowhead Wrasse is the Caribbean's most curious reef resident. Watch as these...

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Yellowlip Emperor

Lethrinus xanthochilus

A striking predator of the Indo-Pacific, the Yellowlip Emperor is easily recognized by its golden 'smile' and silver-...

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Yellowmargin Moray

Gymnothorax flavimarginatus

The Yellowmargin Moray is a master of the reef's shadows, identifiable by its striking leopard-spotted skin and a sig...

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Yellowmouth Grouper

Mycteroperca interstitialis

A master of the Caribbean reefs, the Yellowmouth Grouper is easily identified by its golden 'smile' and intricate spo...

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Yellowspotted Scorpionfish

Sebastapistes cyanostigma

A hidden gem of the coral reef, the Yellowspotted Scorpionfish combines dazzling pink and gold patterns with a secret...

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Yellowstriped Leatherjacket

Meuschenia flavolineata

The Yellowstriped Leatherjacket is a master of the southern reefs, easily recognized by its golden racing stripes and...

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Yellowtail Emperor

Lethrinus atkinsoni

With its sun-drenched fins and curious gaze, the Yellowtail Emperor is a master of the Pacific coral reefs. This 'tri...

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Yellowtail Kingfish

Seriola lalandi

The ultimate athlete of the Southern Ocean, the Yellowtail Kingfish is a vibrant, high-speed predator that thrives in...

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Yellowtail Rockfish

Sebastes flavidus

The bright, golden-tailed socialite of the Pacific kelp forests. Yellowtail Rockfish bring a splash of color and cons...

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Yellowtail Scad

Trachurus novaezelandiae

A flash of gold in the coastal blue, the Yellowtail Scad is the energetic heartbeat of the reef. Known as 'Yakkas' to...

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Yellowtail Snapper

Ocyurus chrysurus

A flash of gold in the blue Atlantic, the Yellowtail Snapper is one of the most vibrant and energetic residents of th...

Birds

Yucatan Vireo

Vireo magister

A methodical hunter of the tropical canopy, the Yucatan Vireo is a master of camouflage and melody. With its heavy bi...

Fish

Yucatán Molly

Poecilia velifera

The Yucatán Molly is a jewel of the Mexican coast, famous for the male's spectacular sail-like fin and shimmering iri...

Birds

Yucatán Woodpecker

Melanerpes pygmaeus

Meet the miniature master of the Maya forest. The Yucatán Woodpecker is a bold, zebra-striped resident that brings a ...

Birds

Yungas Guan

Penelope bridgesi

The Yungas Guan is a charismatic inhabitant of the Andean cloud forests, recognized by its striking red throat and lo...