Species library

White Grunt

Haemulon plumierii

The White Grunt is the vocal socialite of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its shimmering silver body and the surpri...

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White Mullet

Mugil curema

A shimmering silver acrobat of the coast, the White Mullet is famous for its synchronized schooling and spectacular l...

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White Perch

Morone americana

A shimmering silver resident of coastal and inland waters, the White Perch is a social and hardy fish that brings dyn...

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White Seabass

Atractoscion nobilis

The 'Ghost of the Kelp,' the White Seabass is a majestic, iridescent predator that haunts the underwater forests of t...

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White Seabream

Diplodus lineatus

A shimmering specter of the Atlantic reefs, the White Seabream is a master of the Cape Verde surf. With its signature...

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White-spotted Bamboo Shark

Chiloscyllium plagiosum

The White-spotted Bamboo Shark is a gentle, nocturnal 'walker' of the reef flats. With its striking starry pattern an...

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White-spotted Guitarfish

Rhinobatos albomaculatus

A mesmerizing blend of shark-like power and ray-like grace, the White-spotted Guitarfish is a hidden gem of the West ...

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White Steenbras

Lithognathus lithognathus

South Africa's 'Silver Ghost' is a master of the surf and a specialist of the sandy shallows. Endangered and endemic,...

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White Stumpnose

Rhabdosargus globiceps

The White Stumpnose is the silver ghost of Southern Africa’s coastal waters, a master of the surf zone known for its ...

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White Sucker

Catostomus commersonii

The unassuming White Sucker is the freshwater world's most successful recycler. With its specialized suction mouth an...

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Whiteface Waspfish

Paracentropogon longispinis

A master of underwater disguise, the Whiteface Waspfish perfectly mimics a drifting leaf to hide from predators and a...

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Whitefin Sharksucker

Echeneis neucratoides

The Whitefin Sharksucker is the ocean's ultimate opportunist, featuring a specialized suction disk that allows it to ...

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Whitemargin Moray

Gymnothorax albimarginatus

A phantom of the deep reef, the Whitemargin Moray is easily identified by the striking pearlescent trim on its fins a...

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Whitespotted Filefish

Cantherhines macrocerus

A kaleidoscopic wonder of the Atlantic reefs, the whitespotted filefish is a shy master of disguise. Known for its sa...

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Whitetip Reef Shark

Triaenodon obesus

The ultimate reef insider, the Whitetip Reef Shark is a master of the coral labyrinth. Known for its peaceful daytime...

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Widow Rockfish

Sebastes entomelas

A master of the midwater, the Widow Rockfish is a brassy-colored socialite of the Pacific's deep rocky reefs. Once a ...

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Yaldwyn's Triplefin

Notoclinops yaldwyni

A master of rocky camouflage, Yaldwyn's Triplefin is a vibrant yet elusive inhabitant of New Zealand's North Island r...

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Yellow Bass

Morone mississippiensis

With its brilliant brassy scales and bold racing stripes, the Yellow Bass is a striking inhabitant of North America's...

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Yellow Bullhead

Ameiurus natalis

The ultimate survivor of the backyard pond, the Yellow Bullhead is a nocturnal navigator that uses its sensitive whis...

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Yellow Jack

Caranx bartholomaei

The Yellow Jack is a vibrant, hard-charging predator of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its brilliant brassy hues a...

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Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Recognizable by their bold 'tiger stripes' and golden scales, the Yellow Perch is a social and curious staple of Nort...

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Yellow Stingray

Urobatis jamaicensis

The yellow stingray is a hidden gem of the sandy shallows, sporting a spectacular leopard-like pattern that makes it ...

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Yellowback Stingaree

Urolophus sufflavus

A golden-hued gem of the deep, the Yellowback Stingaree is a master of camouflage on Australia's continental shelf. R...

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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...

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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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