Species library

Central American Agouti

Dasyprocta punctata

Often called the 'jungle's gardener,' the Central American Agouti is a charismatic and essential part of the tropical...

Mammals

Central American Boa

Boa imperator

A master of camouflage and a gentle giant of the tropics, the Central American Boa is a fascinating constrictor commo...

Reptiles

Central American Eyelash-Viper

Bothriechis nigroadspersus

A master of neotropical camouflage, the Central American Eyelash-Viper is famous for its vibrant color morphs and the...

Reptiles

Central American Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium griseiceps

The Central American Pygmy-Owl is a tiny but ferocious hunter of the tropical lowlands. Known for its 'false eyes' an...

Birds

Central Mudminnow

Umbra limi

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

Fish

Central Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

The Central Ratsnake is the king of the backyard climbers, a glossy black acrobat that keeps rodent populations in ch...

Reptiles

Centropyxis aculeata

Centropyxis aculeata

The ultimate microscopic architect, Centropyxis aculeata builds a spiny suit of armor from grains of sand. Found in e...

Insects

Centropyxis ecornis

Centropyxis ecornis

Meet the microscopic architect of your backyard. Centropyxis ecornis is a shelled amoeba that builds its own fortress...

Insects

Cereal Leaf Beetle

Oulema melanopus

A tiny traveler with a striking metallic shine, the Cereal Leaf Beetle is a master of adaptation found in meadows and...

Insects

Cero

Scomberomorus regalis

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

Fish

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea

A jewel of the high canopy, the Cerulean Warbler is a sky-blue songbird that performs an epic annual migration from t...

Birds

Cetti's Warbler

Cettia cetti

The Cetti’s Warbler is the 'phantom' of the reed beds, known for its sudden, explosive song and secretive nature. Whi...

Birds

Chacma Baboon

Papio ursinus

The Chacma Baboon is the rugged socialite of the African wild, known for its incredible intelligence, dog-like muzzle...

Mammals

Chacoan Peccary

Catagonus wagneri

Once known only from fossils and thought to be extinct, the Chacoan Peccary is the ultimate survivor of the South Ame...

Mammals

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...

Fish

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...

Fish

Chalk-browed Mockingbird

Mimus saturninus

A master of mimicry with a bold personality, the Chalk-browed Mockingbird is the soundtrack of South American gardens...

Birds

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Ladona julia

A striking skimmer of the North, the Chalk-fronted Corporal is famous for its 'frosted' white appearance and social n...

Insects

Chalkhill Blue

Polyommatus coridon

A shimmer of silver against the green, the Chalkhill Blue is a master of the limestone downs. This delicate butterfly...

Insects

Chalky Percher

Diplacodes trivialis

A master of the garden path, the Chalky Percher is a distinctive blue dragonfly known for its unique habit of basking...

Insects

Changeable Hawk-Eagle

Nisaetus cirrhatus

The ultimate forest chameleon, the Changeable Hawk-Eagle is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' ambush. With its striking ...

Birds

Channel-billed Toucan

Ramphastos vitellinus

With its iconic channeled bill and striking blue eye-rings, the Channel-billed Toucan is the colorful spirit of the S...

Birds

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

The Channel Catfish is North America's most popular and widespread catfish, known for its sleek spotted body and impr...

Fish

Charcoal-winged Percher

Diplacodes nebulosa

A tiny, velvety-black jewel of the wetlands, the Charcoal-winged Percher is famous for its distinctive dark wing tips...

Insects

Charming Hummingbird

Polyerata decora

A glittering jewel of the Pacific lowlands, the Charming Hummingbird dazzles with its violet-blue crown and spirited ...

Birds

Chatham Albatross

Thalassarche eremita

The Chatham Albatross is a magnificent navigator that breeds on only one tiny rock in the world. With its striking gr...

Birds

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

A master of desert survival with a striking geometric pattern, the Checkered Garter Snake is one of the most adaptabl...

Reptiles

Checkered Woodpecker

Veniliornis mixtus

A small but striking carpenter of the South American woodlands, the Checkered Woodpecker is famous for its bold 'ladd...

Birds

Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

Witness the incredible elegance of the Cheetah, the fastest land animal on the planet. Built for speed and precision,...

Mammals

Chequered Keelback

Fowlea piscator

A striking, semiaquatic hunter, the Chequered Keelback is the king of the rice paddies and garden ponds across Asia. ...

Reptiles

Cherry-faced Meadowhawk

Sympetrum internum

A vibrant crimson hunter of the late summer, the Cherry-faced Meadowhawk adds a splash of brilliant red to northern w...

Insects

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Poecile rufescens

The Chestnut-backed Chickadee is a tiny, russet-colored acrobat that brings life to the evergreen forests of the Paci...

Birds

Chestnut-capped Brushfinch

Arremon brunneinucha

A vibrant gem of the Neotropical undergrowth, the Chestnut-capped Brushfinch is famous for its bold 'red-headed' appe...

Birds

Chestnut-capped Warbler

Basileuterus delattrii

A restless sprite of the Central American thickets, the Chestnut-capped Warbler stands out with its fiery facial mark...

Birds

Chestnut Carpenter Ant

Camponotus castaneus

With their glowing orange bodies and impressive size, Chestnut Carpenter Ants are the hidden gems of the night-time b...

Insects

Chestnut cockchafer

Melolontha hippocastani

A woodland relative of the famous Maybug, the Chestnut cockchafer is a herald of spring known for its rich reddish-br...

Insects