Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
African Moonfish
Selene dorsalis
Witness the shimmering 'Phantom of the Atlantic.' With its paper-thin profile and metallic silver armor, the African ...
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African Pompano
Alectis ciliaris
The African Pompano is a shimmering ghost of the tropical reefs, recognizable by its steep profile and brilliant silv...
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Agujon Needlefish
Tylosurus acus
A sleek, silver arrow of the sea, the Agujon Needlefish is a master of surface stealth. With its needle-like jaws and...
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Alabama Hog Sucker
Hypentelium etowanum
A master of the riffles, the Alabama Hog Sucker uses its specialized 'vacuum' mouth to navigate the rocky currents of...
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Albacore
Thunnus alalunga
The ultimate ocean wanderer, the Albacore is famous for its remarkably long fins and its tireless journeys across the...
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Alewife
Alosa pseudoharengus
Witness the silver tide of the Alewife, a resilient wanderer that bridges the gap between the deep ocean and our loca...
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Almaco Jack
Seriola rivoliana
A sleek, deep-water powerhouse, the Almaco Jack is a prize of the open ocean. With its distinctive high-profile fin a...
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Alpine Galaxias
Galaxias paucispondylus
A slender ghost of the Southern Alps, the Alpine Galaxias is a resilient survivor of New Zealand's coldest, highest s...
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Amazon Molly
Poecilia formosa
Meet the Amazon molly, the world’s first-discovered asexual vertebrate. This all-female species uses a unique form of...
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American Brook Lamprey
Lethenteron appendix
A harmless and ancient resident of North American streams, the American Brook Lamprey is a master of the hidden world...
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American Eel
Anguilla rostrata
A mysterious traveler of both salt and fresh water, the American Eel is a master of camouflage and one of nature's mo...
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American Gizzard Shad
Dorosoma cepedianum
A shimmering cornerstone of North American waterways, the American Gizzard Shad is a master of the school. With its s...
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American Pickerel
Esox americanus
A pint-sized predator with a lightning-fast strike, the American Pickerel is the hidden king of the backyard pond. Di...
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American Sand Lance
Ammodytes americanus
The American Sand Lance is the shimmering 'hidden' hero of the Atlantic coast, famous for its incredible ability to v...
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American Shad
Alosa sapidissima
Meet the 'Founding Fish' of the Americas. This silver-scaled marathon runner travels thousands of miles from the deep...
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
A master of the frozen north, the Arctic Char is the world's northernmost freshwater fish. Famous for its breathtakin...
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Arctic Grayling
Thymallus arcticus
The 'Sailfish of the North' is a dazzling iridescent gem found in the world's most pristine, ice-cold waters, easily ...
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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...
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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
Meet the undisputed titan of the Atlantic—a shimmering, silver-blue powerhouse built for extreme speed and transocean...
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Atlantic Bluespotted Cornetfish
Fistularia tabacaria
With its whip-like tail and neon-blue spots, the Atlantic Bluespotted Cornetfish is a masterpiece of underwater steal...
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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 ...
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Atlantic Bumper
Chloroscombrus chrysurus
A shimmering specter of the coastline, the Atlantic Bumper moves in dazzling silver schools through estuaries and sur...
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Atlantic Capelin
Mallotus villosus
The Atlantic Capelin is the shimmering silver pulse of the North Atlantic, driving the marine food web. Known for the...
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Atlantic Chub Mackerel
Scomber colias
Often called the 'Tinker Mackerel,' this shimmering speedster of the Atlantic is famous for its intricate zig-zag pat...
FishAtlantic Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
Meet the Atlantic's most powerful sprinter. Known for its blunt profile and aggressive schooling, the Crevalle Jack i...
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Atlantic Croaker
Micropogonias undulatus
The Atlantic Croaker is the bronze-hued 'drummer' of the coast, famous for its vocal personality and shimmering scale...
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Atlantic Flyingfish
Cheilopogon melanurus
Witness the spectacular gliders of the deep. The Atlantic Flyingfish turns the ocean surface into a runway, escaping ...
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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...
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Atlantic Horse Mackerel
Trachurus trachurus
A shimmering icon of the Atlantic, this fast-moving schooling fish is easily identified by its unique 'armored' later...
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Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
A masterpiece of marine engineering, the Atlantic Mackerel is famous for its shimmering iridescent scales and lightni...
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Atlantic Menhaden
Brevoortia tyrannus
Known as the silver foundation of the Atlantic ecosystem, these shimmering filter feeders travel in massive, mesmeriz...
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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...
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Atlantic Needlefish
Strongylura marina
Meet the silver arrow of the shallows. The Atlantic Needlefish is a sleek, surface-dwelling predator famous for its l...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Atlantic Sawtail Catshark
Galeus atlanticus
A mysterious resident of the deep, the Atlantic Sawtail Catshark is a master of the Mediterranean's darkest corners. ...
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