Species library

Slender-billed Gull

Chroicocephalus genei

With its long, elegant neck and a delicate rose-pink blush on its breast, the Slender-billed Gull is the 'ballerina' ...

Birds

Slimy Sculpin

Cottus cognatus

Meet the master of the stream bed, a fish that hops instead of swims. The Slimy Sculpin is a cryptic, cold-water spec...

Fish

Slippery Dick

Halichoeres bivittatus

The Slippery Dick is the reef's most energetic explorer, known for its bold personality and stunning color transforma...

Fish

Small-billed Elaenia

Elaenia parvirostris

A subtle gem of the South American woodlands, the Small-billed Elaenia is a master of aerial maneuvers. Watch for its...

Birds

Small Blue

Cupido minimus

Meet the Small Blue, a tiny treasure of the butterfly world that trades vibrant colors for subtle elegance. As the sm...

Insects

Small Blue Leaf Beetle

Nisotra breweri

A tiny jewel of the garden, the Small Blue Leaf Beetle dazzles with its metallic sheen and surprising jumping power.

Insects

Small Electric Ray

Narcine bancroftii

A pint-sized powerhouse of the surf zone, the Small Electric Ray is a master of disguise and bio-electricity. Found h...

Fish

Small Red Scorpionfish

Scorpaena notata

A master of disguise with a spiny, 'punk-rock' silhouette, the Small Red Scorpionfish is the hidden gem of the Medite...

Fish

Small Skipper

Thymelicus sylvestris

A golden-orange spark in the summer grass, the Small Skipper is the engine of the meadow. Watch for its unique 'jet-p...

Insects

Small-spotted Catshark

Scyliorhinus canicula

The Small-spotted Catshark is the hidden gem of our coastal shallows, a master of camouflage that prowls the seafloor...

Fish

Small Sun Squirrel

Heliosciurus punctatus

A nimble acrobat of the West African canopy, the Small Sun Squirrel is known for its beautiful speckled coat and its ...

Mammals

Small White

Pieris rapae

The Small White is the quintessential backyard butterfly, a snow-colored aerialist that brings life to every garden. ...

Insects

Smalleyed Skate

Raja microocellata

A master of the sandy shallows, the Smalleyed Skate is a master of camouflage with a galaxy of white spots across its...

Fish

Smallmouth Grunt

Brachygenys chrysargyrea

A shimmering masterpiece of the western Atlantic, the Smallmouth Grunt brings a splash of golden stripes to every ree...

Fish

Smallscale Fat Snook

Centropomus parallelus

A deep-bodied master of disguise, the Smallscale Fat Snook lurks within the shadows of mangrove roots and dock piling...

Fish

Smallscale Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis oxycephala

A silent master of the reef, the Smallscale Scorpionfish uses incredible camouflage to disappear into plain sight. Fi...

Fish

Smalltooth Emperor

Lethrinus microdon

Meet the 'Pigface Bream' of the Indo-Pacific—a long-snouted specialist of the reef floor. The Smalltooth Emperor is a...

Fish

Smalltooth Sawfish

Pristis pectinata

A prehistoric wonder of the shallows, the Smalltooth Sawfish is easily recognized by its incredible tooth-lined rostr...

Fish

Smith's Bush Squirrel

Paraxerus cepapi

The Smith’s Bush Squirrel is a charismatic and vocal acrobat of the southern African woodlands. Known for its yellowi...

Mammals

Smith's Dart

Xestia smithii

A warm-toned wonder of the northern night, Smith's Dart is a master of camouflage. This cinnamon-colored moth is a st...

Insects

Smith's Longspur

Calcarius pictus

The Smith's Longspur is a golden-bellied gem of the American grasslands. This secretive traveler migrates from the Ar...

Birds

Smith's Red Rockhare

Pronolagus rupestris

The Smith's Red Rockhare is a specialized mountain-dweller that trades the open plains for the safety of the stones. ...

Mammals

Sömmerring's Gazelle

Nanger soemmerringii

Elegant, resilient, and strikingly marked, Sömmerring's Gazelle is a true specialist of the Horn of Africa's sun-dren...

Mammals

Smoky Rubyspot

Hetaerina titia

The Smoky Rubyspot is a gothic beauty of the waterways, sporting dramatic dark-stained wings and brilliant crimson ac...

Insects

Smoky Shrew

Sorex fumeus

A tiny dynamo of the forest floor, the smoky shrew is a lead-colored hunter that never stops moving. This elusive Nor...

Mammals

Smooth Anglerfish

Histiophryne bougainvilli

The Smooth Anglerfish is a cryptic wonder of the Australian coast, 'walking' across the seafloor with hand-like fins ...

Fish

Smooth-billed Ani

Crotophaga ani

With their oversized bills and deep-black plumage, Smooth-billed Anis are the charismatic 'socialites' of the bird wo...

Birds

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

The Smooth Earthsnake is a shy, subterranean specialist that acts as a silent helper in many American gardens. Small ...

Reptiles

Smooth Greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

Often called the 'grass snake,' this gentle, emerald-colored reptile is a master of disguise. Perfectly harmless and ...

Reptiles

Smooth Trunkfish

Lactophrys triqueter

With its boxy frame and polka-dot pattern, the Smooth Trunkfish is the ocean's most charming 'stinkpot.' This triangu...

Fish

Snail Kite

Rostrhamus sociabilis

A master of the marsh, the Snail Kite is a stunning raptor with a bill perfectly engineered for its favorite delicacy...

Birds

Snake Blenny

Xiphasia setifer

Meet the ocean's ribbon-dancer. The Snake Blenny is an extraordinary, eel-like fish that spends its days peeking from...

Fish

snake-climber

Adenia gummifera

The snake-climber is a fascinating woody liana that mimics the form of a serpent as it winds through the African cano...

Insects

Snouted Cobra

Naja annulifera

A powerful icon of the African savanna, the Snouted Cobra is a master of adaptation, famous for its bold bands and st...

Reptiles

Snouted Night Adder

Causus defilippii

The Snouted Night Adder is a small, charismatic viper recognized by its 'turned-up' nose and bold chevron markings. F...

Reptiles

Snow Bunting

Plectrophenax nivalis

A hardy traveler from the high Arctic, the Snow Bunting transforms winter fields into a swirling dance of white and g...

Birds