Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Yellowtail Rockfish
Sebastes flavidus
The bright, golden-tailed socialite of the Pacific kelp forests. Yellowtail Rockfish bring a splash of color and cons...
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Yellowtail Scad
Trachurus novaezelandiae
A flash of gold in the coastal blue, the Yellowtail Scad is the energetic heartbeat of the reef. Known as 'Yakkas' to...
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Yellowtail Snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
A flash of gold in the blue Atlantic, the Yellowtail Snapper is one of the most vibrant and energetic residents of th...
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Yucatán Molly
Poecilia velifera
The Yucatán Molly is a jewel of the Mexican coast, famous for the male's spectacular sail-like fin and shimmering iri...
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Zander
Sander lucioperca
With its piercing, reflective eyes and sleek, silver-green body, the zander is the ultimate twilight predator of the ...
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Zebra Moray
Gymnomuraena zebra
With its striking monochrome rings and surprisingly gentle nature, the Zebra Moray is the 'shell-cracker' of the reef...
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Zebra Seabream
Diplodus hottentotus
With its bold vertical stripes and inquisitive personality, the Zebra Seabream is the striking 'zebra of the sea' tha...
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Zebra Shark
Stegostoma tigrinum
Often called the 'leopard shark' for its spotted adult coat, the Zebra Shark is a gentle, nocturnal reef-dweller with...
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