Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Australian Sawtail Catshark
Figaro boardmani
A masterpiece of deep-sea camouflage, the Australian Sawtail Catshark is defined by its ornate white-edged saddles an...
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Blind Shark
Brachaelurus waddi
The ultimate survivor of the Australian tide pools, the blind shark is a hardy, nocturnal master of disguise. Known f...
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Colclough's Shark
Brachaelurus colcloughi
A rare and striking carpet shark found only in the shallow, sun-drenched waters of northeastern Australia. Known for ...
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Crested Hornshark
Heterodontus galeatus
With its dramatic 'eyebrows' and ancient lineage, the Crested Hornshark is one of Australia's most charismatic reef r...
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Finetooth Shark
Carcharhinus isodon
A master of the Atlantic shallows, the Finetooth Shark is easily recognized by its needle-like teeth and exceptionall...
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Galápagos Shark
Carcharhinus galapagensis
The undisputed ruler of the island reefs, the Galápagos shark is a bold, inquisitive apex predator that defines the r...
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Gray Smooth-hound
Mustelus californicus
The Gray Smooth-hound is a sleek, harmless sentinel of the Pacific shallows. Spotless and streamlined, this elegant s...
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Rusty Catshark
Halaelurus sellus
A pint-sized predator of the deep, the Rusty Catshark sports intricate saddle-like patterns that help it blend into t...
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Southern Sawshark
Pristiophorus nudipinnis
A master of the seafloor, the Southern Sawshark uses its incredible toothy rostrum to navigate the dark depths of the...
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Tawny Nurse Shark
Nebrius ferrugineus
The Tawny Nurse Shark is a social, nocturnal hunter of the Indo-Pacific reefs, famous for its ability to 'vacuum' pre...
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