Species library

Indochinese Roller

Coracias affinis

A flash of electric blue in the tropical sun, the Indochinese Roller is a master of the air and a staple of Southeast...

Birds

Indochinese Spitting Cobra

Naja siamensis

A master of chemical defense, the Indochinese Spitting Cobra is a striking and highly adaptable resident of Southeast...

Reptiles

Indonesian Bamboo Shark

Chiloscyllium hasseltii

A master of the nocturnal reef, the Indonesian Bamboo Shark is famous for 'walking' across the seafloor on its fins. ...

Fish

Indus Valley Bullfrog

Hoplobatrachus tigerinus

A heavyweight of the wetlands, the Indus Valley Bullfrog is famous for its massive size and the male's stunning mid-s...

Amphibians

Inkberry Holly Leafminer

Phytomyza glabricola

Though the adult fly is smaller than a grain of rice, the Inkberry Holly Leafminer leaves an unmistakable signature o...

Insects

Inland Dotterel

Peltohyas australis

A ghost of the Australian gibber plains, the Inland Dotterel is a striking desert specialist that trades wetlands for...

Birds

Inland Silverside

Menidia beryllina

A shimmering marvel of North American shallows, the Inland Silverside is a master of the school. Its translucent body...

Fish

Io Moth

Automeris io

With a dramatic 'startle' display that mimics the eyes of a much larger animal, the Io moth is a brilliant example of...

Insects

Ipsilon Dart Moth

Agrotis ipsilon

A champion of the night sky, the Ipsilon Dart Moth is a migratory marvel identified by the distinctive 'dagger' marks...

Insects

Iridescent Ground Snake

Atractus iridescens

Hidden beneath the leaf litter of the Chocó rainforest lies a shimmering treasure. The Iridescent Ground Snake is a m...

Reptiles

Ironcolor Shiner

Alburnops chalybaeus

A striking minnow of the American coastal plains, the ironcolor shiner is easily identified by the bold black stripe ...

Fish

Irrawaddy Dolphin

Orcaella brevirostris

The Irrawaddy dolphin is a gentle, blunt-nosed marvel of Asia's coastal and river waters. Famed for its cooperative f...

Mammals

Isabella Tiger Moth

Pyrrharctia isabella

Famous for the 'woolly bear' caterpillar stage, the Isabella Tiger Moth is a master of winter survival. This hardy in...

Insects

Island Canary

Serinus canaria

The wild ancestor of the world's most beloved pet bird, the Island Canary is a master songster native to the rugged a...

Birds

Island Fox

Urocyon littoralis

The Island Fox is North America’s smallest fox, a cat-sized treasure found only on the rugged Channel Islands of Cali...

Mammals

Island Jack

Ferdauia orthogrammus

An elegant and fast-moving predator of the Indo-Pacific, the Island Jack is easily recognized by its golden spots and...

Fish

Island Mackerel

Rastrelliger faughni

A shimmering marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Island Mackerel is a master of speed and social survival. These silvery ...

Fish

Island Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma insularis

Meet North America's rarest jay, a brilliant blue architect of the forest found only on a single island off the Calif...

Birds

Italian Stream Frog

Rana italica

A specialized resident of Italy's rushing mountain brooks, the Italian Stream Frog is a master of camouflage and high...

Amphibians

Ivory-billed Aracari

Pteroglossus azara

Boasting a stunning cream-colored beak and a bold red-banded chest, the Ivory-billed Aracari is a social and energeti...

Birds

Jabiru

Jabiru mycteria

The tallest flying bird in South America, the Jabiru is a prehistoric-looking icon of the tropical wetlands. With its...

Birds

Jack Silverside

Atherinopsis californiensis

A shimmering presence in the Pacific surf, the Jack Silverside is the silver streak of our coastal bays. Known for it...

Fish

Jaguar

Panthera onca

Witness the undisputed king of the American tropics. With a bite that can crush bone and a coat like dappled sunlight...

Mammals

Jaguarundi

Herpailurus yagouaroundi

Often called the 'otter cat' for its elongated body and short legs, the jaguarundi is a master of the daytime shadows...

Mammals

Jamaican Mango

Anthracothorax mango

A jewel of the Caribbean, the Jamaican Mango is a large, iridescent hummingbird endemic to the island of Jamaica. Kno...

Birds

Jameson's Red Rockhare

Pronolagus randensis

A master of the southern African stone landscapes, Jameson's Red Rockhare is an agile nocturnal specialist. With its ...

Mammals

James's Flamingo

Phoenicoparrus jamesi

A high-altitude specialist with striking carmine feathers and a bright yellow bill, James’s Flamingo is a rare jewel ...

Birds

Jandaya Parakeet

Aratinga jandaya

An explosion of tropical color, the Jandaya Parakeet is the golden jewel of the Brazilian woods. Known for its fiery ...

Birds

Japanese Beetle

Popillia japonica

A shimmering jewel of the garden with a voracious appetite, the Japanese Beetle is a master of social feeding. While ...

Insects

Japanese Brown Frog

Rana japonica

Meet the elegant 'harbinger of spring,' a slender jumper known for its striking copper color and incredible ability t...

Amphibians

Japanese Flying Squirrel

Pteromys momonga

The Japanese Flying Squirrel is a nocturnal wonder of the Japanese woods. With its massive eyes and soft, velvet-like...

Mammals

Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel

Petaurista leucogenys

Meet the 'Musasabi,' Japan's charismatic nocturnal glider that turns the forest canopy into a high-altitude playgroun...

Mammals

Japanese Macaque

Macaca fuscata

Meet the world's most cold-hardy primate, the Japanese Macaque. Famous for their love of hot springs and complex soci...

Mammals

Japanese Pond Smelt

Hypomesus nipponensis

A shimmering marvel of temperate waters, the Japanese Pond Smelt is a master of the silver school. Known for its tran...

Fish

Japanese Sparrowhawk

Tachyspiza gularis

A pint-sized predator with unmatched agility, the Japanese Sparrowhawk is the stealth fighter of East Asian skies. Ma...

Birds

Japanese Squirrel

Sciurus lis

The Japanese Squirrel is a charismatic acrobat of the eastern forests, instantly recognizable by its bushy tail and s...

Mammals