Species library

Brown Moray

Gymnothorax unicolor

A shadow among the stones, the Brown Moray is the Mediterranean's most subtle predator. With its velvet-brown skin an...

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Brown Rockfish

Sebastes auriculatus

Often called the 'Brown Bomber' by local anglers, this hardy rockfish is a permanent resident of the Pacific coast's ...

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Brown Smooth-hound

Mustelus henlei

A bronze-tinted beauty of the Pacific coast, the Brown Smooth-hound is a graceful 'ground shark' that brings a touch ...

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Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

The ghost of the stream, the Brown Trout is a master of camouflage and one of the world's most prized freshwater fish...

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Brown Whipray

Maculabatis toshi

A ghostly glider of the northern mudflats, the Brown Whipray is a master of disguise and a vital part of the tropical...

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Buffalo Trunkfish

Lactophrys trigonus

Meet the armored architect of the Atlantic reefs. Encased in a rigid, triangular shell, the Buffalo Trunkfish uses hy...

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Bull Chub

Nocomis raneyi

The Bull Chub is a master builder of the American Southeast, constructing massive stone nests that support entire riv...

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Bull Shark

Carcharhinus leucas

The ultimate survivor of the shark world, the Bull Shark is the only large shark capable of navigating both the deep ...

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Bull Trout

Salvelinus confluentus

Often called the 'Ghost of the Rockies,' the Bull Trout is a sensitive apex predator that requires the coldest, clean...

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Bullet Tuna

Auxis rochei

The Bullet Tuna is the ocean's silver speedster, a streamlined marvel that never stops moving. Found in warm seas acr...

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Bullhead Minnow

Pimephales vigilax

A hardy survivor of the Mississippi drainage, the Bullhead Minnow is a fascinating social fish known for its distinct...

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Bullnose Eagle Ray

Myliobatis freminvillei

Witness the elegant 'flight' of the Bullnose Eagle Ray, a coastal master known for its unique rounded snout and impre...

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Bullrout

Notesthes robusta

The ultimate master of disguise in Australian waterways, the Bullrout is a venomous ambush predator that perfectly mi...

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Burbot

Lota lota

The only freshwater member of the cod family, the Burbot is a nocturnal ghost of the deep. Thriving in near-freezing ...

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Caesar Grunt

Haemulon carbonarium

Meet the bronze-striped socialite of the Atlantic reefs. Known for its nocturnal hunts and distinct grunting calls, t...

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Calico Rockfish

Sebastes dallii

A master of cryptic camouflage, the Calico Rockfish dances through the shadows of California's kelp forests. This sma...

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California Butterfly Ray

Gymnura marmorata

With a wingspan that rivals a small bird and a stunning marbled coat, the California Butterfly Ray is the hidden gem ...

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California Corbina

Menticirrhus undulatus

Known as the 'Ghost of the Surf,' the California Corbina is a sleek, silver specialist of the shallow waves. This elu...

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California Grunion

Leuresthes tenuis

Witness the silver tide! The California Grunion is a remarkable fish that leaves the ocean to dance on the sand durin...

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California Halfbeak

Hyporhamphus rosae

A sleek, silver surface-dweller of the Pacific coast, the California Halfbeak is famous for its needle-like body and ...

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California Needlefish

Strongylura exilis

With its shimmering silver body and needle-like beak, the California Needlefish is a master of the coastal surface. T...

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California Sheephead

Bodianus pulcher

A striking master of transformation, the California Sheephead is the vibrant guardian of the Pacific kelp forests. Kn...

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California Skate

Caliraja inornata

A master of seafloor camouflage, the California Skate glides gracefully through Pacific coastal waters, leaving behin...

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California Yellowtail

Seriola dorsalis

The California Yellowtail is the golden prize of the Pacific, a high-speed predator that thrives in the kelp forests ...

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Canary Rockfish

Sebastes pinniger

A vibrant splash of sunset orange in the deep blue Pacific, the Canary Rockfish is a long-lived marvel of the kelp fo...

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Canterbury Galaxias

Galaxias vulgaris

A cryptic resident of New Zealand's braided rivers, the Canterbury Galaxias is a master of camouflage that never vent...

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Cape Stumpnose

Rhabdosargus holubi

The Cape Stumpnose is a shimmering silver resident of South Africa's coastal waters, famous for the bold golden strip...

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Caribbean Cocoa Damselfish

Stegastes xanthurus

The feisty 'gardener' of the Caribbean reefs, the Cocoa Damselfish is a small fish with a massive personality. Famous...

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Caribbean Electric Ray

Narcine bancroftii

The Caribbean Electric Ray is a master of camouflage and a pint-sized powerhouse of the shallows. Known for its abili...

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Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish

Acanthurus tractus

The Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish is the tireless gardener of the Atlantic reefs, constantly grazing on algae with its ...

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Caribbean Reef Shark

Carcharhinus perezii

The Caribbean reef shark is the silent guardian of the Atlantic's coral gardens. With its powerful, streamlined body ...

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Carmine Shiner

Notropis percobromus

A hidden gem of North American streams, the Carmine Shiner transforms from a subtle silver minnow into a brilliant, r...

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Central Mudminnow

Umbra limi

The Central Mudminnow is a remarkable survivor, capable of breathing air and burrowing into mud to escape the harshes...

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Cero

Scomberomorus regalis

The Cero is the 'painted' speedster of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its shimmering gold spots and racing stripe....

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Chain Moray

Echidna catenata

A master of the shallows, the Chain Moray is famous for its stunning 'linked' pattern and its rare ability to crawl a...

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Chain Pickerel

Esox niger

The 'water wolf' of the shallows, the chain pickerel is a master of camouflage and the ultimate ambush hunter. Its st...

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