Species library

Spectacled Triplefin

Ruanoho whero

Meet the tiny sentinel of New Zealand's rocky reefs. With its distinctive blue-lined face and 'spectacled' eyes, the ...

Fish

Spectacled Weaver

Ploceus ocularis

With its distinctive black 'spectacles' and piercing pale eyes, the Spectacled Weaver is a master architect of the Af...

Birds

Speke's Gazelle

Gazella spekei

The Speke's Gazelle is a pint-sized desert survivor, famous for its unique 'honking' nose and striking facial stripes...

Mammals

Speke's Hinge-back Tortoise

Kinixys spekii

The Speke's Hinge-back Tortoise is a remarkable survivor of the African bushveld, featuring a unique 'armored door' o...

Reptiles

Speke's Weaver

Ploceus spekei

The Speke's Weaver is a vibrant, golden-hued architect of the East African savanna, famous for its elaborate woven ne...

Birds

Spined Soldier Bug

Podisus maculiventris

Meet your garden's most effective tiny security guard. The Spined Soldier Bug is a master hunter that protects your p...

Insects

Spinetail Devil Ray

Mobula mobular

The Spinetail Devil Ray is a breathtaking ocean acrobat, known for its massive wingspan and its habit of leaping high...

Fish

Spinifex Pigeon

Geophaps plumifera

Meet the 'miniature punk' of the Australian outback. With its striking upright crest and vibrant cinnamon plumage, th...

Birds

Spinner Dolphin

Stenella longirostris

The ocean’s most spectacular acrobat, the Spinner Dolphin, is a master of the air and sea. Watch as these slender, so...

Mammals

Spinner Shark

Carcharhinus brevipinna

Meet the ocean's most acrobatic hunter. The Spinner Shark is famous for its high-speed vertical leaps and spiraling a...

Fish

Spiny Dogfish

Squalus acanthias

The ocean's most sophisticated traveler, the Spiny Dogfish is a master of the deep. Recognizable by its white-spotted...

Fish

Spix's Guan

Penelope jacquacu

The iconic 'forest turkey' of the Amazon, Spix's Guan is a master of the canopy known for its striking red throat and...

Birds

Spix's Macaw

Cyanopsitta spixii

The Spix's Macaw is a symbol of hope and persistence, recently returned to the Brazilian wild after being extinct in ...

Birds

Spongy Moth

Lymantria dispar

The Spongy Moth is one of nature's most resilient survivors, famous for its striking larvae and the day-flying antics...

Insects

Spoonhead Sculpin

Cottus ricei

The Spoonhead Sculpin is a master of the northern depths, sporting a uniquely flattened head and a coat of sharp pric...

Fish

Spot-breasted Ibis

Bostrychia rara

A 'ghost' of the African tropical forest, the Spot-breasted Ibis is a master of camouflage and stealth. With its irid...

Birds

Spot-crowned Woodcreeper

Lepidocolaptes affinis

A master of the vertical climb, the Spot-crowned Woodcreeper is the high-altitude specialist of the Middle American c...

Birds

Spot-throated Hummingbird

Thaumasius taczanowskii

A Peruvian endemic with a charmingly freckled throat, the Spot-throated Hummingbird is a master of the dry Andean val...

Birds

Spot-winged Glider

Pantala hymenaea

The ultimate aerial nomad, the Spot-winged Glider is a golden-hued pilot that travels thousands of miles on the wind....

Insects

Spotfin Butterflyfish

Chaetodon ocellatus

A masterpiece of Caribbean color, the Spotfin Butterflyfish is easily identified by its sun-yellow fins and its cleve...

Fish

Spotfin Croaker

Roncador stearnsii

A powerful swimmer of the Pacific surf, the Spotfin Croaker is a coastal icon known for its metallic sheen and the di...

Fish

Spotfin Hogfish

Bodianus pulchellus

A vibrant jewel of the Atlantic reefs, the Spotfin Hogfish stands out with its stunning red-and-yellow gradient and a...

Fish

Spotfin Squirrelfish

Neoniphon sammara

A shimmering sentinel of the Indo-Pacific reefs, the Spotfin Squirrelfish is a master of the night, easily identified...

Fish

Spotless Lady Beetle

Cycloneda sanguinea

The Spotless Lady Beetle is nature's minimalist predator, identified by its brilliant orange shell and a total lack o...

Insects

Spottail Seabream

Diplodus holbrookii

Meet the "pinfish with a spot," a shimmering coastal regular that brings life to every pier and jetty. With its curio...

Fish

Spottail Shiner

Hudsonius hudsonius

The Spottail Shiner is a shimmering sentinel of our freshwater shores, recognized by the bold black 'thumbprint' at t...

Fish

Spotted Asparagus Beetle

Crioceris duodecimpunctata

Often mistaken for a ladybug at a distance, the Spotted Asparagus Beetle is a vibrant, 12-spotted jewel of the summer...

Insects

Spotted Barbtail

Premnoplex brunnescens

A secretive gem of the Andean mist, the Spotted Barbtail is a master of the mossy understory. With its unique spiny t...

Birds

Spotted Bush Snake

Philothamnus semivariegatus

A slender, emerald-green acrobat of the garden, the Spotted Bush Snake is a harmless hunter that moves with lightning...

Reptiles

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

With its neon-green coat and twelve bold black spots, the Spotted Cucumber Beetle is a striking garden visitor that i...

Insects

Spotted Dove

Spilopelia chinensis

With its delicate checkered 'pearl neck' and peaceful coo, the Spotted Dove is a charming visitor to any garden. Thes...

Birds

Spotted Eagle-Owl

Bubo africanus

With its iconic ear tufts and piercing yellow gaze, the Spotted Eagle-Owl is the ultimate nocturnal guardian of the g...

Birds

Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

The Spotted Eagle Ray is the undisputed 'bird of the sea,' famous for its stunning white-spotted pattern and the way ...

Fish

Spotted Green Pine Needle Aphid

Eulachnus agilis

Meet the sprinter of the insect world. The Spotted Green Pine Needle Aphid is a leopard-spotted speedster that brings...

Insects

Spotted Ground Squirrel

Xerospermophilus spilosoma

Discover the 'phantom' of the grasslands—the Spotted Ground Squirrel. One of North America's smallest and most elusiv...

Mammals

Spotted Harrier

Circus assimilis

The Spotted Harrier is an elegant low-altitude specialist, easily recognized by its 'smoke-grey' wings and striking c...

Birds