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Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.

289–324 of 764 species

Freshwater Catfish

Freshwater Catfish

Tandanus tandanus

A master of the riverbed, the Freshwater Catfish is famous for its eel-like tail and its incredible skill as an under...

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Frigate Tuna

Frigate Tuna

Auxis thazard

The Frigate Tuna is the pocket-rocket of the ocean, a streamlined predator known for its incredible speed and distinc...

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Frostfish

Frostfish

Lepidopus caudatus

The Frostfish is a shimmering phantom of the deep, known for its mirror-like skin and mysterious winter appearances o...

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Gag Grouper

Gag Grouper

Mycteroperca microlepis

A master of disguise on the Atlantic reefs, the Gag Grouper is a powerful ambush predator known for its 'velvet' gray...

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Galjoen

Galjoen

Dichistius capensis

South Africa's national fish is a master of the crashing surf. With the ability to change its color to match the rock...

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Garfish

Garfish

Belone belone

Meet the 'Sea Needle,' a shimmering silver predator that skims the ocean surface with lightning speed. Famous for its...

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Garibaldi

Garibaldi

Hypsypops rubicundus

The Garibaldi is the golden icon of the California coast, a brilliant orange sentinel that guards the emerald kelp fo...

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Ghost Shiner

Ghost Shiner

Paranotropis buchanani

A translucent wonder of North American waterways, the Ghost Shiner is a master of camouflage. This delicate, shimmeri...

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Giant Boarfish

Giant Boarfish

Paristiopterus labiosus

The Giant Boarfish is an architectural marvel of the ocean, featuring a stunning 'armored' head and a specialized tub...

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Giant Electric Ray

Giant Electric Ray

Narcine entemedor

Meet the 'Intimidator' of the Pacific shallows—a master of camouflage that carries its own biological batteries. The ...

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Giant Frogfish

Giant Frogfish

Antennarius commerson

The ultimate master of disguise, the Giant Frogfish 'walks' along the ocean floor and uses a built-in fishing rod to ...

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Giant Guitarfish

Giant Guitarfish

Glaucostegus typus

A striking blend of shark and ray, the Giant Guitarfish is a master of camouflage in the Indo-Pacific shallows. This ...

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Giant kokopu

Giant kokopu

Galaxias argenteus

The Giant kokopu is the undisputed heavyweight of New Zealand's freshwater world. A cryptic beauty with golden 'star-...

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Giant Moray

Giant Moray

Gymnothorax javanicus

The undisputed heavyweight of the Indo-Pacific reefs, the Giant Moray is a master of stealth and power. This massive,...

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Giant Oarfish

Giant Oarfish

Regalecus glesne

Meet the real-life sea serpent: a shimmering, ribbon-like giant that haunts the ocean's twilight zone. Growing up to ...

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Giant Sea Bass

Giant Sea Bass

Stereolepis gigas

The Giant Sea Bass is a gentle, curious titan of the California kelp forests. Once nearly extinct, these massive 'pup...

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Giant Trevally

Giant Trevally

Caranx ignobilis

Meet the 'Gangster of the Ocean,' a powerful apex predator known for its incredible strength and the ability to snatc...

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Golden Grey Mullet

Golden Grey Mullet

Chelon auratus

A shimmering silver nomad of the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts, the Golden Grey Mullet is easily identified by th...

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Golden Redhorse

Golden Redhorse

Moxostoma erythrurum

A gleaming resident of North America's cleanest rivers, the Golden Redhorse is a master of the riverbed. With its bra...

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Golden Shiner

Golden Shiner

Notemigonus crysoleucas

A shimmering resident of North America's quiet waters, the Golden Shiner is famous for its brilliant metallic scales ...

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Golden Trevally

Golden Trevally

Gnathanodon speciosus

With its brilliant gold scales and bold personality, the Golden Trevally is the 'pilot' of the Pacific. Known for fol...

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Goldentail Moray

Goldentail Moray

Gymnothorax miliaris

With its jewel-like golden spots and striking yellow-tipped tail, the Goldentail Moray is a shy but stunning resident...

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Goldfish

Goldfish

Carassius auratus

The world's most recognizable fish is a marvel of resilience and beauty. Whether shimmering in a garden pond or navig...

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Goldsinny Wrasse

Goldsinny Wrasse

Ctenolabrus rupestris

A small, vibrant resident of European rocky shores, the Goldsinny Wrasse is easily identified by the unique 'twin spo...

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Gopher Rockfish

Gopher Rockfish

Sebastes carnatus

The Gopher Rockfish is the master of the California kelp forest floor, a beautifully mottled ambush predator that tre...

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Grass Carp

Grass Carp

Ctenopharyngodon idella

A powerful herbivore of the deep, the Grass Carp is nature's underwater lawnmower. With its shimmering metallic scale...

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Grass Rockfish

Grass Rockfish

Sebastes rastrelliger

A master of camouflage hidden within the kelp forests of the Pacific coast, the Grass Rockfish is a patient predator ...

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Gray Snapper

Gray Snapper

Lutjanus griseus

The Gray Snapper is the clever 'lawyer' of the mangroves, known for its keen intelligence and ability to thrive from ...

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Great Barracuda

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

The silver ghost of the reef, the Great Barracuda is a master of the ambush. With its torpedo-shaped body and razor-s...

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Great White Shark

Great White Shark

Carcharodon carcharias

The ocean's most iconic apex predator, the Great White Shark is a masterpiece of evolution and intelligence. From its...

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Greater Amberjack

Greater Amberjack

Seriola dumerili

The powerhouse of the reef, the Greater Amberjack is a massive, silver-and-gold predator known for its incredible spe...

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Green Moray

Green Moray

Gymnothorax funebris

The largest moray eel in the Atlantic, this neon-green giant is a master of the reef's shadows. With its powerful, sc...

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Green Sawfish

Green Sawfish

Pristis zijsron

A prehistoric marvel of the tropical shallows, the Green Sawfish is a master of the silty seafloor. Recognized by its...

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Greenblotched Rockfish

Greenblotched Rockfish

Sebastes rosenblatti

A master of deep-sea camouflage, the Greenblotched Rockfish is a stunning resident of the Pacific's rocky reefs. With...

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Greenland Shark

Greenland Shark

Somniosus microcephalus

Meet the ocean's longest-living vertebrate, a ghost of the Arctic depths that can live for over four centuries. The G...

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Greenspotted Rockfish

Greenspotted Rockfish

Sebastes chlorostictus

Adorned with shimmering emerald flecks, the Greenspotted Rockfish is a colorful sentinel of the Pacific's deep rocky ...

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