Species library

Queen Triggerfish

Balistes vetula

The Queen Triggerfish is a regal and clever architect of the Atlantic reefs, easily recognized by its vibrant blue 'w...

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Queenfish

Seriphus politus

The Queenfish is the 'night owl' of the Pacific coast, a shimmering croaker that turns pier pilings into its personal...

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Quillback Rockfish

Sebastes maliger

A master of camouflage with a crown of venomous spines, the Quillback Rockfish is a stunning find for any underwater ...

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Radial Leatherjacket

Acreichthys radiatus

A master of disguise, the Radial Leatherjacket is a tiny reef dweller that perfectly mimics the soft corals it calls ...

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Rainbow Smelt

Osmerus mordax

A shimmering silver traveler of the northern depths, the Rainbow Smelt is famous for its spectacular midnight migrati...

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Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

A flash of silver and a streak of crimson—the Rainbow Trout is the quintessential icon of cold, rushing waters. Renow...

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Rainwater Killifish

Lucania parva

A shimmering micro-predator of the shallows, the Rainwater Killifish is a master of adaptation, equally at home in a ...

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Red Drum

Sciaenops ocellatus

The legendary 'Golden Ghost' of the coast, the Red Drum is easily recognized by its shimmering copper scales and the ...

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Red Grouper

Epinephelus morio

Meet the architect of the Atlantic reefs. The Red Grouper is a hardworking engineer that carves out homes in the lime...

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Red Morwong

Morwong fuscus

The Red Morwong is a colorful icon of the southern Pacific reefs, easily recognized by its vibrant orange hue and its...

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Red Porgy

Pagrus pagrus

With its shimmering rose-colored scales and inquisitive personality, the Red Porgy is a jewel of the Atlantic reefs. ...

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Red Scorpionfish

Scorpaena scrofa

Meet the master of underwater disguise. The Red Scorpionfish is a 'living rock' that uses stunning camouflage and ven...

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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...

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Redband Parrotfish

Sparisoma aurofrenatum

The Redband Parrotfish is the colorful gardener of the Caribbean, famous for its vibrant 'bridle' markings and its es...

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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...

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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...

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Redlip morwong

Goniistius rubrolabiatus

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

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Redside Dace

Clinostomus elongatus

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

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Redspot Emperor

Lethrinus lentjan

The Redspot Emperor is the inquisitive 'pink-eared' scavenger of the Indo-Pacific, famous for its striking red gill m...

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Redthroat Emperor

Lethrinus miniatus

A striking inhabitant of the Great Barrier Reef, the Redthroat Emperor is famous for its 'lipstick' red mouth and inq...

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Reef Butterflyfish

Chaetodon sedentarius

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

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Reef Manta Ray

Mobula alfredi

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

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Reef Needlefish

Strongylura incisa

A sleek, silver arrow of the shallows, the Reef Needlefish is a master of surface-level hunting. With its needle-thin...

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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...

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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...

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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. ...

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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...

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River Chub

Nocomis micropogon

Known as the tireless architect of North American streams, the River Chub builds massive underwater stone mounds that...

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River Garfish

Hyporhamphus regularis

A shimmering silver resident of Australia's estuaries, the River Garfish is famous for its unique 'halfbeak' and a vi...

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River Redhorse

Moxostoma carinatum

A golden-scaled beauty of the riverbed, the River Redhorse is a sign of a truly healthy waterway. With its striking r...

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River Shiner

Alburnops blennius

A shimmering master of the current, the River Shiner is a vital part of North America's great river systems. Often se...

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Roanoke Hog Sucker

Hypentelium roanokense

Meet the 'vacuum cleaner' of the Roanoke River—a rare and fascinating fish that thrives in the fastest currents. With...

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Rock Gunnel

Pholis gunnellus

Meet the 'butterfish' of the rocky shore—a slippery, spot-backed master of disguise that can breathe air and survive ...

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Rock Wrasse

Halichoeres semicinctus

A vibrant master of transformation, the Rock Wrasse brings a splash of color to the kelp forests and rocky reefs of t...

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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...

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Rosefin Shiner

Lythrurus ardens

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

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