Species library

Red-veined Dropwing

Trithemis arteriosa

A scarlet sentinel of the garden pond, the Red-veined Dropwing is famous for its brilliant crimson hue and its unique...

Insects

Red-veined Pennant

Celithemis bertha

A jewel of the Southern wetlands, the Red-veined Pennant dazzles with its crimson-laced wings and characteristic 'fla...

Insects

Red-wattled Lapwing

Vanellus indicus

The Red-wattled Lapwing is the vigilant sentinel of the backyard, easily recognized by its striking red face and the ...

Birds

Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus

The bold sentinel of the marsh, the Red-winged Blackbird is a master of display and one of the most iconic sounds of ...

Birds

Red-winged Francolin

Scleroptila levaillantii

With its striking white throat and flash of rufous wings, the Red-winged Francolin is a jewel of the African highland...

Birds

Red Wolf

Canis rufus

The Red Wolf is one of the world’s rarest canines, a sleek and elusive predator characterized by its stunning cinnamo...

Mammals

Redband Parrotfish

Sparisoma aurofrenatum

The Redband Parrotfish is the colorful gardener of the Caribbean, famous for its vibrant 'bridle' markings and its es...

Fish

Redbanded Rockfish

Sebastes babcocki

Often called the 'Barber Pole' of the Pacific, the Redbanded Rockfish is a stunning deep-sea dweller known for its bo...

Fish

Reddish-gray Musk Shrew

Crocidura cyanea

The Reddish-gray Musk Shrew is a tiny, high-velocity hunter that thrives in the hidden corners of African gardens and...

Mammals

Redfin Shiner

Lythrurus umbratilis

A hidden gem of the creek, the Redfin Shiner transforms from a humble silver minnow into a fiery crimson spectacle du...

Fish

Redlip morwong

Goniistius rubrolabiatus

With its bold 'pout' and striking banded pattern, the Redlip morwong is a charismatic staple of the Australian coastl...

Fish

Redpoll

Acanthis flammea

A hardy survivor of the Arctic tundra, the Redpoll brings a splash of crimson and boundless energy to winter backyard...

Birds

Redside Dace

Clinostomus elongatus

A vibrant 'living jewel' of our freshwater systems, the Redside Dace is famous for its acrobatic leaps and brilliant ...

Fish

Redspot Emperor

Lethrinus lentjan

The Redspot Emperor is the inquisitive 'pink-eared' scavenger of the Indo-Pacific, famous for its striking red gill m...

Fish

Redthroat Emperor

Lethrinus miniatus

A striking inhabitant of the Great Barrier Reef, the Redthroat Emperor is famous for its 'lipstick' red mouth and inq...

Fish

Redwing

Turdus iliacus

A hardy winter visitor from the north, the Redwing is easily identified by its striking white 'eyebrow' and the flash...

Birds

Reed Bunting

Emberiza schoeniclus

A resilient visitor from the wetlands, the Reed Bunting brings a touch of wild marshland to the suburban garden. Watc...

Birds

Reef Butterflyfish

Chaetodon sedentarius

The Reef Butterflyfish is a master of the Atlantic depths, recognized by its striking 'masked' eye and elegant, disc-...

Fish

Reef Manta Ray

Mobula alfredi

Meet the Reef Manta Ray, the graceful giant of the shallow seas. Known for their incredible intelligence and unique '...

Fish

Reef Needlefish

Strongylura incisa

A sleek, silver arrow of the shallows, the Reef Needlefish is a master of surface-level hunting. With its needle-thin...

Fish

Reef Stonefish

Synanceia verrucosa

The Reef Stonefish is the world's most venomous fish, a master of disguise that hides in plain sight among the corals...

Fish

Reeves's Muntjac

Muntiacus reevesi

The Reeves's Muntjac is a small, dog-sized deer with an ancient history and a surprising voice. Often called the 'Bar...

Mammals

Regal Angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

Meet the jewel of the Indo-Pacific, a master of camouflage and color. The Regal Angelfish dazzles with its neon strip...

Fish

Rendahl's Catfish

Porochilus rendahli

A hidden gem of Australia's northern waterways, Rendahl's Catfish is an elegant, eel-tailed specialist of the night. ...

Fish

Resplendent Quetzal

Pharomachrus mocinno

Widely considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world, the Resplendent Quetzal is a shimmering icon of the C...

Birds

Reticulate Whipray

Himantura uarnak

With its mesmerizing leopard-like spots and a tail that seems to go on forever, the Reticulate Whipray is a masterpie...

Fish

Reticulated Giraffe

Giraffa reticulata

Meet the Reticulated Giraffe, the savanna's most striking geometric masterpiece. Standing up to 20 feet tall, these '...

Mammals

Reticulated Python

Malayopython reticulatus

The world's longest snake and a masterpiece of natural camouflage, the Reticulated Python is a silent giant of the So...

Reptiles

Rhesus Macaque

Macaca mulatta

Master of adaptation and social complexity, the Rhesus Macaque is a primate that thrives everywhere from the high Him...

Mammals

Rhim Gazelle

Gazella leptoceros

The Rhim Gazelle is a master of Saharan survival, a delicate and endangered beauty that thrives where few other mamma...

Mammals

Rhinoceros Auklet

Cerorhinca monocerata

Meet the 'Rhino of the Sea,' a mysterious nocturnal relative of the puffin that nests in underground forest burrows a...

Birds

Rhinoceros Viper

Bitis nasicornis

Adorned with a kaleidoscope of geometric patterns and distinctive nasal horns, the Rhinoceros Viper is arguably the m...

Reptiles

Rhododendron Leafhopper

Graphocephala fennahi

Decked out in neon turquoise and racing stripes, the Rhododendron Leafhopper is a tiny gem of the garden. This agile ...

Insects

Rhombic Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira rhombifera

With its striking diamond patterns and mesmerizing vertical pupils, the Rhombic Cat-eyed Snake is a master of the Cen...

Reptiles

Rhombic Night Adder

Causus rhombeatus

A distinctive toad-hunting specialist recognizable by the bold 'V' on its head, the Rhombic Night Adder is a common b...

Reptiles

Ribbon Seal

Histriophoca fasciata

Wrapped in striking white bands that look like a gift from the Arctic, the Ribbon Seal is the North Pacific's most st...

Mammals