Species library

Porcupine Ray

Urogymnus asperrimus

The Porcupine Ray is the ocean’s armored tank, trading the traditional stingray barb for a spectacular coat of needle...

Fish

Port Jackson Shark

Heterodontus portusjacksoni

With its quirky 'pig-like' face and striking harness-shaped markings, the Port Jackson Shark is the gentle, rock-dwel...

Fish

Potato Aphid

Macrosiphum euphorbiae

A tiny titan of the vegetable garden, the Potato Aphid is a master of disguise and survival. Whether appearing in vib...

Insects

Potato Leaf Miner

Liriomyza huidobrensis

Though barely larger than a pinhead, the Potato Leaf Miner leaves its mark through intricate, winding white trails pa...

Insects

Potato Leafhopper

Empoasca fabae

A tiny neon-green traveler with a knack for sideways scuttling, the Potato Leafhopper is a master of the garden vanis...

Insects

Powdered Dancer

Argia moesta

Looking like they've been dusted in fine white flour, the Powdered Dancer is a robust river-dweller. This master of t...

Insects

Powerful Woodpecker

Campephilus pollens

A high-altitude titan of the Andes, the Powerful Woodpecker commands attention with its vibrant red crest and thunder...

Birds

Poweshiek Skipperling

Oarisma poweshiek

A rare treasure of the American prairie, the Poweshiek Skipperling is a tiny flyer with a mighty story. Known for its...

Insects

Poynton's River Frog

Amietia poyntoni

A sleek and athletic resident of South Africa's misty highlands, Poynton's River Frog is a master of the mountain str...

Amphibians

Prairie Falcon

Falco mexicanus

The ghost of the sagebrush, the Prairie Falcon is a master of speed and stealth in the arid West. With its sandy plum...

Birds

Prairie Vole

Microtus ochrogaster

The Prairie Vole is a social architect of the grasslands, famous for its lifelong pair bonds and intricate tunnel sys...

Mammals

Prairie Warbler

Setophaga discolor

A vibrant yellow spark in the scrub, the Prairie Warbler is famous for its rhythmic tail-wagging and buzzy, ascending...

Birds

Pretty Shiner

Lythrurus bellus

A hidden jewel of the Deep South's freshwater streams, the Pretty Shiner transforms from a subtle silver minnow into ...

Fish

Preuss's Monkey

Allochrocebus preussi

A shadowy ghost of the high-altitude forests, the Preuss's Monkey is one of Africa's most elusive primates, distingui...

Mammals

Prevost's Squirrel

Callosciurus prevostii

Often called the most beautiful squirrel in the world, the Prevost's squirrel is a master of the canopy. With its vib...

Mammals

Prickly Sculpin

Cottus asper

The Prickly Sculpin is a master of disguise, lurking on the rocky bottoms of Pacific Northwest waterways. With its 'p...

Fish

Princess Parrotfish

Scarus taeniopterus

The primary gardener of the Caribbean, the Princess Parrotfish is famous for its vibrant blue-green scales and its un...

Fish

Privet Leafhopper

Fieberiella florii

A master of the garden hedge, the Privet Leafhopper is a miniature marvel covered in delicate black speckles. While s...

Insects

Promethea Silkmoth

Callosamia promethea

Witness the dramatic 'cobra' mimicry and striking sexual dimorphism of the Promethea Silkmoth. One of North America's...

Insects

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

Glowing like a candle in the swamp, the Prothonotary Warbler is a stunning golden treasure of the wetlands. One of th...

Birds

Provence chalk-hill blue

Polyommatus hispana

A shimmering herald of the Mediterranean spring, the Provence chalk-hill blue is a master of the limestone hills. Wit...

Insects

Providence Petrel

Pterodroma solandri

Meet the 'Bird of Providence,' a resilient ocean traveler that transforms from a graceful aerialist into a curious, v...

Birds

Prussian Carp

Carassius gibelio

Meet the silver survivor of the waterway. The Prussian Carp is a master of adaptation, famous for its shimmering scal...

Fish

Przewalski's Gazelle

Procapra przewalskii

Once nearly extinct, Przewalski's Gazelle is one of the rarest land mammals on Earth. Discover how this elegant spiri...

Mammals

Puddingwife Wrasse

Halichoeres radiatus

With its shimmering iridescent scales and bold personality, the Puddingwife Wrasse is the jewel of the Atlantic reefs...

Fish

Puerto Rican Emerald

Riccordia maugaeus

The Puerto Rican Emerald is a living gemstone found only on the 'Island of Enchantment.' This tiny endemic hummingbir...

Birds

Puerto Rican Mango

Anthracothorax aurulentus

A shimmering emerald of the islands, the Puerto Rican Mango is a bold and beautiful hummingbird famous for its copper...

Birds

Puff Adder

Bitis arietans

The Puff Adder is Africa's most iconic ambush hunter, masterfully disguised within the leaf litter. Known for its hea...

Reptiles

Pugnose Shiner

Miniellus anogenus

The Pugnose Shiner is a rare, shimmering resident of the underwater world, serving as a tiny sentinel for water purit...

Fish

Puna Teal

Spatula puna

With its striking black cap and sky-blue bill, the Puna Teal is an elegant icon of the high Andes. Discover how to id...

Birds

Purple Dottyback

Pictichromis porphyrea

A vibrant splash of magenta in the Pacific reefs, the Purple Dottyback is a tiny powerhouse of color and personality.

Fish

Purple Emperor

Apatura iris

Known as the 'Emperor of the Woods,' this magnificent butterfly is famous for its elusive canopy-dwelling lifestyle a...

Insects

Purple Encrusting Bryozoan

Reptadeonella violacea

Transforming rocky shorelines into vibrant violet mosaics, the Purple Encrusting Bryozoan is a master of colonial arc...

Insects

Purple-faced Langur

Semnopithecus vetulus

Sri Lanka's shy canopy acrobat, the Purple-faced Langur is an endangered leaf-monkey known for its striking white whi...

Mammals

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

Often described as a sparrow dipped in raspberry juice, the Purple Finch is a vibrant addition to any backyard. This ...

Birds

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

A dazzling kaleidoscope of color, the Purple Gallinule is a master of the marsh, walking effortlessly across lily pad...

Birds