Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Threespot Damselfish
Stegastes planifrons
The feisty 'farmer' of the reef, the Threespot Damselfish is a tiny powerhouse that aggressively defends its underwat...
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Tiger Grouper
Mycteroperca tigris
With its striking diagonal stripes and imposing silhouette, the Tiger Grouper is the ultimate ambush predator of the ...
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Tiger Rockfish
Sebastes nigrocinctus
The tiger rockfish is a solitary sentinel of the deep, known for its striking vertical stripes and its habit of guard...
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Tiger Shark
Galeocerdo cuvier
The tiger of the sea is a master of camouflage and a legendary scavenger. Recognizable by its iconic stripes and blun...
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Tiger Snakemoray
Scuticaria tigrina
With its striking leopard-like spots and incredible serpentine grace, the Tiger Snakemoray is one of the reef's most ...
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Tomtate
Haemulon aurolineatum
The Tomtate is the shimmering socialite of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its bold yellow racing stripe and signat...
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Topsmelt Silverside
Atherinops affinis
The shimmering acrobat of the Pacific shallows, the Topsmelt Silverside brings a flash of brilliant silver to coastal...
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Torrent Sculpin
Cottus rhotheus
The Torrent Sculpin is a master of disguise, hugging the rocky floors of the Pacific Northwest's wildest rivers. With...
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Torrent Sucker
Thoburnia rhothoeca
A master of the mountain rapids, the Torrent Sucker thrives in the swiftest currents of the Appalachian highlands. Th...
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Treefish
Sebastes serriceps
A vibrant sentinel of the kelp forest, the Treefish is easily recognized by its bold 'bumblebee' stripes and bright p...
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Tubenose Goby
Proterorhinus marmoratus
A master of camouflage with a very peculiar nose, the Tubenose Goby is a fascinating bottom-dweller of the Black Sea ...
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Two-banded Seabream
Diplodus prayensis
The Two-banded Seabream is a shimmering, striped jewel found only in the crystal-clear waters of Cape Verde. Its bold...
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Umatilla Dace
Rhinichthys umatilla
A master of the Pacific Northwest's rushing currents, the Umatilla Dace is a hardy survivor of the Columbia River bas...
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Variable Triplefin
Forsterygion varium
The Variable Triplefin is the bold sentry of the New Zealand reef, a small fish with a big personality that can chang...
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Varied Carpetshark
Parascyllium variolatum
Adorned with a striking 'necklace' of spots, the Varied Carpetshark is a shy, nocturnal beauty of Australia's souther...
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Vermilion Rockfish
Sebastes miniatus
A masterpiece of the deep Pacific, the Vermilion Rockfish is famous for its stunning red scales and long-lived nature...
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
A bolt of iridescent blue in the open ocean, the Wahoo is the ultimate high-speed predator. Known for its razor-sharp...
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
The golden ghost of the freshwater depths, the Walleye is a master of the night. With its glowing, light-sensitive ey...
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Warpaint Shiner
Coccotis coccogenis
With a vibrant crimson stripe across its cheek and a shimmering iridescent body, the Warpaint Shiner is the hidden ge...
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Warty Anglerfish
Antennarius maculatus
Meet the ocean's most patient fisherman, the Warty Anglerfish. With its spectacular camouflage and a built-in fishing...
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Weakfish
Cynoscion regalis
A shimmering specter of the Atlantic estuaries, the Weakfish is prized for its iridescent purple hues and its unique ...
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Weed Shiner
Alburnops texanus
A shimmering highlight of Southern waterways, the Weed Shiner is a master of the underwater thicket. This small, soci...
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Weedy Scorpionfish
Scorpaenopsis cirrosa
A phantom of the reef, the Weedy Scorpionfish uses a suit of fleshy 'weeds' and mottled colors to vanish against the ...
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Western Atlantic Trumpetfish
Aulostomus maculatus
A master of disguise and the 'vertical ambush,' the Western Atlantic Trumpetfish is the reef's most slender and steal...
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Western Blacknose Dace
Rhinichthys obtusus
Meet the Western Blacknose Dace, the sleek 'racing stripe' minnow of North America's clear-running streams. These sma...
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Western Brook Lamprey
Lampetra richardsoni
A mysterious 'living fossil' of the Pacific Northwest, the Western Brook Lamprey is a non-parasitic, jawless fish tha...
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Western Gregory
Plectroglyphidodon obreptus
The feisty 'farmer' of the shallow reef, the Western Gregory is a small fish with a massive personality. Watch as thi...
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Western Mosquitofish
Gambusia affinis
The ultimate backyard survivor, the Western Mosquitofish is a tiny powerhouse known for its voracious appetite for pe...
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Western Red Scorpionfish
Scorpaena sumptuosa
A master of disguise found in the rugged waters of Western Australia, the Western Red Scorpionfish is the ultimate am...
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Western River Lamprey
Occidentis ayresii
A prehistoric survivor of the Pacific Northwest, the Western River Lamprey is a jawless wonder that links the deep oc...
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Western Tubenose Goby
Proterorhinus semilunaris
With snorkel-like nostrils and a suction-cup belly, the Western Tubenose Goby is a fascinating master of the riverbed...
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Whale Shark
Rhincodon typus
The Whale Shark is the ocean's largest fish, a docile filter-feeder that carries a galaxy of stars on its back. These...
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Whiskery Shark
Furgaleus macki
Meet the 'whiskered' specialist of the Australian reefs. This unique houndshark is a master of the seafloor, easily i...
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
A shimmering silver powerhouse of the inland waterways, the White Bass is famous for its dramatic spring migrations a...
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White Croaker
Genyonemus lineatus
Meet the 'King of the Pier,' a silvery bottom-dweller known for its unique vocalizations and social schooling habits....
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White-eyed Moray
Gymnothorax thyrsoideus
A ghostly face with piercing white eyes, this reef-dwelling eel is a master of the nocturnal hunt. Widely found acros...
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