Species library

Dalmatian Pelican

Pelecanus crispus

The Dalmatian Pelican is an avian heavyweight with a prehistoric silhouette and a magnificent 'curly' crest. As one o...

Birds

Damara Dik-dik

Madoqua damarensis

The Damara Dik-dik is a miniature marvel of the African bush, known for its trunk-like snout and lifelong devotion to...

Mammals

Dark Bush-cricket

Pholidoptera griseoaptera

The Dark Bush-cricket is a master of the garden undergrowth, known for its flightless agility and its sharp, rhythmic...

Insects

Dark Cerulean

Jamides bochus

A flash of metallic blue in the tropical sun, the Dark Cerulean is one of the most vibrant members of the 'Blues' fam...

Insects

Dark Chanting-Goshawk

Melierax metabates

With its striking orange legs and a melodic, flute-like song that carries across the savannah, the Dark Chanting-Gosh...

Birds

Dark Dusky Rockfish

Sebastes ciliatus

A social master of the North Pacific kelp forests, the Dark Dusky Rockfish is a long-lived sentinel of the deep, know...

Fish

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

Often called the 'Snowbird,' the Dark-eyed Junco is a charming and social sparrow that signals the change of seasons....

Birds

Dark-sided Chorus Frog

Microhyla heymonsi

A master of the forest floor, the Dark-sided Chorus Frog is a tiny powerhouse known for its bold 'racing stripes' and...

Amphibians

Dartford Warbler

Curruca undata

A hardy survivor of the windswept heath, the Dartford Warbler is famous for its striking red eye and deep burgundy br...

Birds

Daruma Pond Frog

Pelophylax porosus

A stout and spirited jumper endemic to Japan, the Daruma Pond Frog is the iconic voice of the traditional rice paddy....

Amphibians

Darwin's Fox

Lycalopex fulvipes

The Darwin's Fox is one of the rarest and most elusive canids on Earth, a tiny forest dweller found only in the misty...

Mammals

Daurian Jackdaw

Coloeus dauuricus

A social genius of the East Asian skies, the Daurian Jackdaw stands out with its unique 'panda-like' plumage and shar...

Birds

Deacon Rockfish

Sebastes diaconus

The Deacon Rockfish is a master of the Pacific's kelp forests, known for forming massive, charcoal-colored schools th...

Fish

Dealfish

Trachipterus arcticus

A shimmering phantom of the North Atlantic, the Dealfish is a rare, ribbon-like marvel known for its brilliant silver...

Fish

Deepwater Sculpin

Myoxocephalus thompsonii

A mysterious ghost of the Ice Age, the Deepwater Sculpin thrives in the freezing, pitch-black depths of North America...

Fish

Definite Tussock Moth

Orgyia definita

With its iconic yellow 'tussocks' and unusual life cycle, the Definite Tussock Moth is a miniature masterpiece of the...

Insects

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Often mistaken for a baby snake, the DeKay's Brownsnake is a full-grown garden guardian that specializes in eating sl...

Reptiles

Deli Little Pygmy Frog

Micryletta inornata

Meet the Deli Little Pygmy Frog, a miniature marvel of the Sumatran rainforest. This 'narrow-mouthed' specialist is s...

Amphibians

Delta Smelt

Hypomesus transpacificus

The Delta Smelt is the 'canary in the coal mine' for California's water health. This tiny, translucent resident of th...

Fish

Demoiselle Crane

Grus virgo

The Demoiselle Crane is the smallest and most elegant member of the crane family, known for its breathtaking migratio...

Birds

Deppe's Squirrel

Sciurus deppei

A small, agile resident of Central American forests, Deppe's Squirrel is easily recognized by its olive-brown coat an...

Mammals

Desert Cottontail

Sylvilagus audubonii

The Desert Cottontail is the ultimate arid-land survivor, known for its iconic white tail and its ability to disappea...

Mammals

Desert Warthog

Phacochoerus aethiopicus

A specialist of the Horn of Africa's most rugged terrain, the Desert Warthog is a master of survival. Identifiable by...

Mammals

Desert Woodrat

Neotoma lepida

Meet the desert's most industrious architect. The Desert Woodrat is a master of survival, building elaborate stick fo...

Mammals

Devil Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis diabolus

The Devil Scorpionfish is the reef's most patient ghost, a venomous master of disguise that can vanish in plain sight...

Fish

Devil Stinger

Inimicus didactylus

A master of mimicry and a venomous marvel, the Devil Stinger 'walks' across the ocean floor on specialized fins. This...

Fish

Diadem Dottyback

Pictichromis diadema

With its electric yellow body and a crown of royal purple, the Diadem Dottyback is a jewel of the tropical reef. Smal...

Fish

Diamond Dove

Geopelia cuneata

Meet the Diamond Dove, a tiny, desert-dwelling gem of the Australian outback. With its shimmering spotted wings and v...

Birds

Diamond Stingray

Hypanus dipterurus

The Diamond Stingray is a graceful architect of the Pacific seafloor, known for its sharp angular shape and incredibl...

Fish

Diamond Trevally

Scyris indica

A shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific, the Diamond Trevally captivates with its mirror-like skin and majestic, trail...

Fish

Diamondback Spittlebug

Lepyronia quadrangularis

Master of the 'cuckoo spit' and an incredible jumper, the Diamondback Spittlebug is a hidden gem of the backyard inse...

Insects

Diana guenon

Cercopithecus diana

The Diana guenon is the regal sentinel of the West African canopy, instantly recognizable by its striking white beard...

Mammals

Diana Monkey

Cercopithecus diana

Named after the Roman goddess of the hunt for its bow-shaped white brow, the Diana monkey is a crown jewel of the Wes...

Mammals

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

Often called the 'miniature meadowlark,' the Dickcissel is a vibrant icon of the American grasslands. With its bright...

Birds

Doctorfish

Acanthurus chirurgus

Recognizable by the 'scars' on its sides and its defensive tail spine, the Doctorfish is a vital reef-cleaner. This i...

Fish

Dog Snapper

Lutjanus jocu

Meet the reef's most formidable 'canine' predator. With its massive teeth and wary personality, the Dog Snapper is a ...

Fish