Species library

Long-billed Starthroat

Heliomaster longirostris

With its exceptionally long bill and shimmering violet crown, the Long-billed Starthroat is a crown jewel of tropical...

Birds

Long-billed Thrasher

Toxostoma longirostre

A resident of the sun-drenched thorny scrub, the Long-billed Thrasher is a charismatic songster with a piercing gaze....

Birds

Long Dash

Limochores mystic

A vibrant summer visitor, the Long Dash skipper is a master of high-speed maneuvers and golden-orange hues. Look for ...

Insects

Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

With its striking orange eyes and dramatic feather 'ears,' the Long-eared Owl is the phantom of the forest edge. Mast...

Birds

Long-finned Pilot Whale

Globicephala melas

A social masterpiece of the deep, the Long-finned Pilot Whale is easily identified by its bulbous 'pothead' and incre...

Mammals

Long-nosed Fur Seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

Master of the rugged southern coastlines, the Long-nosed Fur Seal is a testament to conservation success. With its el...

Mammals

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Meet the desert’s most colorful nocturnal specialist. With its distinctive pointed snout and striking tricolor bands,...

Reptiles

Long-nosed Whipsnake

Ahaetulla nasuta

A master of arboreal disguise, the Long-nosed Whipsnake is a vibrant green marvel native only to Sri Lanka. With its ...

Reptiles

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

A deep-diving specialist of the Arctic, the Long-tailed Duck is famous for its elegant tail plumes and its haunting, ...

Birds

Long-tailed Hermit

Phaethornis superciliosus

With its sweeping, curved bill and iconic white-tipped tail, the Long-tailed Hermit is a master of the tropical under...

Birds

Long-tailed Jaeger

Stercorarius longicaudus

The Long-tailed Jaeger is the graceful acrobat of the Arctic skies, famous for its incredible migration and stunning,...

Birds

Long-tailed Macaque

Macaca fascicularis

The Long-tailed Macaque is Southeast Asia's most resilient primate, a clever acrobat that navigates both the high can...

Mammals

Long-tailed Meadowlark

Leistes loyca

Boasting a brilliant scarlet breast and a flute-like song, the Long-tailed Meadowlark is a vibrant highlight of the P...

Birds

long-tailed mealybug

Pseudococcus longispinus

The long-tailed mealybug is a master of waxy armor, recognizable by the elegant, thread-like filaments that trail beh...

Insects

Long-tailed Mockingbird

Mimus longicaudatus

A master mimic with a flair for the dramatic, the Long-tailed Mockingbird is the vocal heart of the South American dr...

Birds

Long-tailed Skipper

Urbanus proteus

A shimmering jewel of the backyard, the Long-tailed Skipper dazzles with its iridescent blue body and elegant, traili...

Insects

Long-tailed Vole

Microtus longicaudus

With a tail nearly as long as its body, the long-tailed vole is the mountain-climbing acrobat of the vole world. This...

Mammals

Long-tailed Weasel

Neogale frenata

Meet the Long-tailed Weasel, a bold and agile hunter that packs a massive personality into a slender, tube-shaped fra...

Mammals

Long-toed Stint

Calidris subminuta

The Long-toed Stint is a diminutive traveler that journeys from the Siberian tundra to the tropical wetlands of Asia....

Birds

Long-winged Conehead

Conocephalus fuscus

A master of the summer meadows, the Long-winged Conehead is easily recognized by its pointed profile and vibrant gree...

Insects

Longfin Damselfish

Stegastes diencaeus

The Longfin Damselfish is the reef's dedicated gardener, famous for cultivating algae lawns and even domesticating it...

Fish

Longfin Halfbeak

Hemiramphus saltator

A master of the ocean's surface, the Longfin Halfbeak is famous for its spear-like jaw and its ability to skip across...

Fish

Longfin Mako

Isurus paucus

Meet the Longfin Mako, the elusive, deep-sea cousin of the world's fastest shark. With its striking long fins and lar...

Fish

Longfin Smelt

Spirinchus thaleichthys

A shimmering silver resident of Pacific estuaries, the Longfin Smelt is a vital indicator of our coastal ecosystem's ...

Fish

Longfinned Triplefin

Ruanoho decemdigitatus

An endemic treasure of the New Zealand coast, the Longfinned Triplefin is a master of camouflage that 'hops' across t...

Fish

Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray

Mobula eregoodoo

A miniature marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Longhorned Pygmy Devil Ray is an acrobatic filter feeder that 'flies' thr...

Fish

Longjaw Mackerel

Rastrelliger kanagurta

A flash of silver in the tropical surf, the Longjaw Mackerel is a fast-moving marvel of the Indo-Pacific. Known for i...

Fish

Longlure Frogfish

Antennarius multiocellatus

Meet the Atlantic's most patient angler, a fish that 'walks' on its fins and uses a built-in lure to hunt. The Longlu...

Fish

Longnose Dace

Rhinichthys cataractae

Master of the rapids, the Longnose Dace is a marvel of aquatic engineering. With its unique 'nose' and streamlined bo...

Fish

Longnose Emperor

Lethrinus olivaceus

The Longnose Emperor is the apex scout of the reef, instantly recognizable by its uniquely elongated snout and keen, ...

Fish

Longnose Skate

Caliraja rhina

The Longnose Skate is a master of the Pacific seafloor, easily recognized by its unusually sharp, elongated snout and...

Fish

Longnose Sucker

Catostomus catostomus

The Longnose Sucker is a master of the cold, northern depths, easily identified by its unique overhanging snout. A re...

Fish

Longsnout Boarfish

Pentaceropsis recurvirostris

With a snout like a straw and a striking suit of racing stripes, the Longsnout Boarfish is one of the most distinctiv...

Fish

Longtail Garfish

Hyporhamphus quoyi

A sleek, surface-skimming marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Longtail Garfish is famous for its unique 'halfbeak' and it...

Fish

Longtail Stingray

Hypanus longus

A majestic glider of the Eastern Pacific, the Longtail Stingray is famous for its incredible whip-like tail and elega...

Fish

Lookdown

Selene vomer

With a body as thin as a cracker and a brilliant mirror-like finish, the Lookdown is one of the Atlantic's most strik...

Fish