Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Sharksucker
Echeneis naucrates
Meet the ocean's ultimate hitchhiker, a master of attachment that turns the world's largest predators into a personal...
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Sharpsnout Seabream
Diplodus puntazzo
With its strikingly pointed profile and elegant silver stripes, the Sharpsnout Seabream is a master of the rocky surf...
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Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Recognizable by its bold 'convict' stripes and remarkably human-like teeth, the Sheepshead is the cleverest resident ...
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Sheepshead Minnow
Cyprinodon variegatus
A pint-sized powerhouse of the salt marsh, the Sheepshead Minnow is famous for its stunning iridescent blue breeding ...
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Short-finned Eel
Anguilla australis
The Short-finned Eel is a master of migration, traveling thousands of miles from backyard ponds to the deep ocean. Th...
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Short Mackerel
Rastrelliger brachysoma
The Short Mackerel is the shimmering heartbeat of Southeast Asian coasts, a deep-bodied speedster that moves in mesme...
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Shortbelly Rockfish
Sebastes jordani
The Shortbelly Rockfish is a slender, schooling marvel of the Pacific depths, serving as the essential 'bread and but...
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Shortfin Corvina
Cynoscion parvipinnis
A shimmering silver phantom of the Pacific surf, the Shortfin Corvina is a vocal predator known for its stealth and s...
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Shortfin Mako
Isurus oxyrinchus
Meet the ocean's fastest shark, a metallic-blue torpedo capable of reaching speeds that rival a car on the highway. T...
FishShortfin Molly
Poecilia mexicana
A resilient gem of Central American waterways, the Shortfin Molly is famous for its ability to thrive in everything f...
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Shorthead Redhorse
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Meet the vibrant 'river vacuum' of the North American waterways. With its striking red fins and tireless work ethic, ...
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Shorthorned Pygmy Devil Ray
Mobula kuhlii
The Shorthorned Pygmy Devil Ray is a miniature marvel of the tropical oceans, famous for its acrobatic leaps and gent...
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Shortjaw Cisco
Coregonus zenithicus
A silver ghost of the Great Lakes, the Shortjaw Cisco thrives in the cold, dark depths where few other fish dare to g...
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Shortjaw kokopu
Galaxias postvectis
Meet New Zealand's reclusive stream-climber. The Shortjaw kōkopu is a master of camouflage, thriving in the cool, bou...
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Shovelnose Guitarfish
Pseudobatos productus
The ultimate master of disguise, the Shovelnose Guitarfish is a prehistoric survivor that patrols our sandy shores wi...
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Silky Shark
Carcharhinus falciformis
The ultimate ocean athlete, the Silky Shark is world-renowned for its shimmering metallic skin and incredible pelagic...
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Silver Lamprey
Ichthyomyzon unicuspis
The silver lamprey is a remarkable 'living fossil' that has inhabited North American waterways for millions of years....
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Silver Perch
Bairdiella chrysoura
The Silver Perch is the shimmering 'gold-tailed' gem of the Atlantic coast, known for its nightly drumming concerts a...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Silver Weakfish
Cynoscion nothus
The Silver Weakfish is the 'ghost of the estuary,' a shimmering, drum-beating predator that haunts coastal docks and ...
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Silverband Shiner
Paranotropis shumardi
A shimmering jewel of the Mississippi, the Silverband Shiner is a master of the deep river current. With its brillian...
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Silverjaw Minnow
Ericymba buccata
The Silverjaw Minnow is a shimmering treasure of the stream bed, easily recognized by the unique 'silver windows' on ...
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Silvertip Shark
Carcharhinus albimarginatus
Commanding the deep reef with grace and authority, the Silvertip Shark is a masterpiece of evolution. Easily identifi...
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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...
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Sixspine Leatherjacket
Meuschenia freycineti
With its sandpaper skin and vibrant orange spots, the Sixspine Leatherjacket is a charismatic icon of the Australian ...
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Skipjack Shad
Alosa chrysochloris
Meet the 'Tennessee Tarpon,' an acrobatic powerhouse of the river. Known for leaping through the air and its brillian...
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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...
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Slimy Sculpin
Cottus cognatus
Meet the master of the stream bed, a fish that hops instead of swims. The Slimy Sculpin is a cryptic, cold-water spec...
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Slippery Dick
Halichoeres bivittatus
The Slippery Dick is the reef's most energetic explorer, known for its bold personality and stunning color transforma...
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Small Electric Ray
Narcine bancroftii
A pint-sized powerhouse of the surf zone, the Small Electric Ray is a master of disguise and bio-electricity. Found h...
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Small Red Scorpionfish
Scorpaena notata
A master of disguise with a spiny, 'punk-rock' silhouette, the Small Red Scorpionfish is the hidden gem of the Medite...
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Small-spotted Catshark
Scyliorhinus canicula
The Small-spotted Catshark is the hidden gem of our coastal shallows, a master of camouflage that prowls the seafloor...
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Smalleyed Skate
Raja microocellata
A master of the sandy shallows, the Smalleyed Skate is a master of camouflage with a galaxy of white spots across its...
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Smallmouth Grunt
Brachygenys chrysargyrea
A shimmering masterpiece of the western Atlantic, the Smallmouth Grunt brings a splash of golden stripes to every ree...
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