Species library

Pacific chorus frog

Pseudacris regilla

The quintessential 'voice of the West,' this tiny climber is famous for its Hollywood-standard 'rib-bit' call and its...

Amphibians

Pacific Chub Mackerel

Scomber japonicus

Meet the 'tiger of the sea,' a shimmering, high-speed traveler that brings the energy of the open ocean right to the ...

Fish

Pacific Crevalle Jack

Caranx caninus

Meet the powerhouse of the Pacific coast. The Pacific Crevalle Jack is a lightning-fast predator that turns the shore...

Fish

Pacific Dampwood Termite

Zootermopsis angusticollis

The Pacific Dampwood Termite is the giant of the termite world, a master of decomposition that thrives in the misty f...

Insects

Pacific Electric Ray

Tetronarce californica

The Pacific Electric Ray is the ocean's silent powerhouse, a master of ambush that uses bio-electricity to stun its p...

Fish

Pacific Forktail

Ischnura cervula

A tiny, electric-blue marvel of the western wetlands, the Pacific Forktail is the perfect subject for macro-wildlife ...

Insects

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

A golden-spangled marathon flyer that turns suburban lawns into its personal winter territory. This resilient shorebi...

Birds

Pacific Gregory

Plectroglyphidodon fasciolatus

Meet the feisty gardener of the reef. The Pacific Gregory is a small damselfish with a massive personality, known for...

Fish

Pacific Gull

Larus pacificus

The undisputed heavyweight of the Australian coastline, the Pacific Gull is a magnificent predator known for its mass...

Birds

Pacific Herring

Clupea pallasii

The silver pulse of the Pacific coast, these shimmering voyagers are the foundation of the marine ecosystem. Witness ...

Fish

Pacific Jack Mackerel

Trachurus symmetricus

The silver streak of the West Coast, the Pacific Jack Mackerel is a marvel of aquatic engineering. Known for their in...

Fish

Pacific Lamprey

Entosphenus tridentatus

A prehistoric survivor of the Pacific Rim, the Pacific Lamprey is a 'living fossil' that has navigated our waterways ...

Fish

Pacific Mole Crab

Hippa marmorata

A camouflage expert of the shoreline, the Pacific Mole Crab lives its life in reverse, dancing with the waves and dis...

Insects

Pacific Needlefish

Tylosurus pacificus

A silver arrow of the Eastern Pacific, the Pacific Needlefish is a master of the surface strike. With its needle-thin...

Fish

Pacific Parrotlet

Forpus coelestis

Often called 'Pocket Parrots,' the Pacific Parrotlet is a tiny bundle of energy with a personality far larger than it...

Birds

Pacific Reef Heron

Egretta sacra

The Pacific Reef Heron is a stoic sentinel of the shoreline, appearing in two striking color phases. Whether stalking...

Birds

Pacific Sardine

Sardinops sagax

Experience the mesmerizing dance of the ocean’s silver nomads. From massive bait balls to shimmering coastal schools,...

Fish

Pacific Shrew

Sorex pacificus

The cinnamon-furred ghost of the Oregon undergrowth, the Pacific Shrew is a relentless hunter of the damp forest floo...

Mammals

Pacific Sleeper Shark

Somniosus pacificus

Meet the ghost of the abyss, a massive deep-sea predator that thrives in the freezing darkness of the North Pacific. ...

Fish

Pacific Trumpetfish

Aulostomus chinensis

The ultimate reef ninja, the Pacific Trumpetfish uses vertical camouflage and 'shadowing' techniques to become invisi...

Fish

Pacific Tuftedcheek

Pseudocolaptes johnsoni

A master of the misty Chocó cloud forests, the Pacific Tuftedcheek is a specialist of the canopy, known for its flamb...

Birds

Pacific White-sided Dolphin

Aethalodelphis obliquidens

The ultimate acrobat of the Pacific, this dolphin is known for its striking tri-color markings and its incredible dis...

Mammals

Pacific Wren

Troglodytes pacificus

A tiny powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest, the Pacific Wren is famous for its mouse-like movements and a song so lou...

Birds

Paddy Field Frog

Fejervarya limnocharis

The agile acrobat of the rice fields, this warty-skinned jumper is a master of camouflage and a tireless predator of ...

Amphibians

Paddyfield Warbler

Acrocephalus agricola

A tiny, energetic traveler of the reeds, the Paddyfield Warbler is famous for its bold 'eyebrow' and its incredible m...

Birds

Painted Anglerfish

Chaunax pictus

Meet the Atlantic's 'walking' deep-sea resident, a rosy-hued master of disguise that fishes for its own dinner. With ...

Fish

Painted Frogfish

Antennarius pictus

A master of disguise and the ultimate ambush predator, the Painted Frogfish transforms the reef into its personal hun...

Fish

Painted Lady

Vanessa cardui

Known as the "Cosmopolitan" butterfly, the Painted Lady is the world's most frequent flyer. With its stunning orange-...

Insects

Painted Redstart

Myioborus pictus

With its bold crimson belly and rhythmic 'wing-flashing' dance, the Painted Redstart is the showstopper of the Southw...

Birds

Painted Skimmer

Libellula semifasciata

A masterpiece of the marsh, the Painted Skimmer stands out with its glowing amber wings and intricate markings. As on...

Insects

Painted Stork

Mycteria leucocephala

Adorned with delicate pink 'painted' wings and a vibrant orange face, the Painted Stork is one of Asia’s most iconic ...

Birds

Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta

Meet the most colorful and widespread turtle in North America. Known for their intricate red and yellow patterns and ...

Reptiles

Pale-banded Dart

Agnorisma badinodis

A signature species of the autumn night, the Pale-banded Dart is recognized by its chocolate-colored wings and elegan...

Insects

Pale Baywing

Agelaioides fringillarius

A charming resident of Northeastern Brazil’s dry forests, the Pale Baywing stands out with its soft sandy plumage and...

Birds

Pale-billed Woodpecker

Campephilus guatemalensis

The Pale-billed Woodpecker is a scarlet-crested architect of the tropical forest, known for its iconic 'double-tap' d...

Birds

Pale-breasted Thrush

Turdus leucomelas

A master of the dawn chorus with an understated elegance, the Pale-breasted Thrush is the soulful soundtrack to South...

Birds