Species library

Spotted Hyena

Crocuta crocuta

Often misunderstood but undeniably brilliant, the Spotted Hyena is the savanna's most successful social predator. Wit...

Mammals

Spotted Moray

Gymnothorax moringa

With its stunning 'leopard' spots and piercing gaze, the Spotted Moray is a master of the Atlantic's rocky shadows. T...

Fish

Spotted Owl

Strix occidentalis

The Spotted Owl is the silent guardian of the West's ancient forests. With its iconic dark eyes and intricate spotted...

Birds

Spotted Paca

Cuniculus paca

Meet the 'Forest Gardener' of the tropics. With its striking white spots and nocturnal habits, the Spotted Paca is on...

Mammals

Spotted Redshank

Tringa erythropus

An elegant traveler of the wetlands, the Spotted Redshank is famous for its dramatic charcoal-black breeding plumage ...

Birds

Spotted Ribbonfish

Desmodema polystictum

A shimmering, silver phantom of the deep, the Spotted Ribbonfish is a rare marvel known for its polka-dot patterns an...

Fish

Spotted Sand Bass

Paralabrax maculatofasciatus

The undisputed king of the coastal bay, the Spotted Sand Bass is a master of camouflage and a favorite for underwater...

Fish

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

The Spotted Sandpiper is the energetic 'teeter-totter' of the shoreline. Known for its rhythmic tail-bobbing and uniq...

Birds

Spotted Seal

Phoca largha

The Spotted Seal is the speckled sentinel of the North Pacific. Perfectly adapted for life on the edge of the ice, th...

Mammals

Spotted Seatrout

Cynoscion nebulosus

Often called the 'Speckled Trout,' this iridescent predator is a master of the salt marsh. With its striking spots an...

Fish

Spotted Sucker

Minytrema melanops

With its striking rows of dark spots and unique vacuum-like mouth, the Spotted Sucker is a hidden gem of North Americ...

Fish

Spotted Tanager

Ixothraupis punctata

Dressed in a shimmering coat of turquoise and jet-black speckles, the Spotted Tanager is one of the most exquisite ge...

Birds

Spotted Thick-knee

Burhinus capensis

A master of camouflage with piercing yellow eyes, the Spotted Thick-knee is the ultimate nocturnal neighbor. Often hi...

Birds

Spotted Tody-Flycatcher

Todirostrum maculatum

A tiny dynamo of the tropical canopy, the Spotted Tody-Flycatcher is easily recognized by its heavy breast streaks an...

Birds

Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

With its striking red eyes and rhythmic 'double-scratch' hop, the Spotted Towhee is the flashy, secretive star of the...

Birds

Spotted Trunkfish

Lactophrys bicaudalis

Decked out in bold polka dots and encased in a triangular suit of armor, the Spotted Trunkfish is one of the Caribbea...

Fish

Sprague's Pipit

Anthus spragueii

A master of the open skies and hidden grasses, Sprague's Pipit is the elusive ghost of the North American prairie, kn...

Birds

Spring Peeper

Pseudacris crucifer

A tiny titan of the wetlands, the Spring Peeper announces the end of winter with its iconic, high-pitched whistle and...

Amphibians

Springbok

Antidorcas marsupialis

The high-jumping acrobat of the African savanna. With their striking markings and incredible speed, the Springbok is ...

Mammals

Spruce Aphid

Elatobium abietinum

A tiny green marvel with striking red eyes, the Spruce Aphid is a master of the cool season. While small, these sap-s...

Insects

Spur-winged Lapwing

Vanellus spinosus

Meet the bold sentinel of the shoreline. With its high-contrast plumage and fearless attitude, the Spur-winged Lapwin...

Birds

Squacco Heron

Ardeola ralloides

A secretive master of camouflage, the Squacco Heron is a golden-brown wetland dweller that reveals a flash of brillia...

Birds

Square-spot Rustic

Xestia xanthographa

A classic late-summer visitor, the Square-spot Rustic is easily identified by the neat, pale 'windows' on its wings. ...

Insects

Square-spotted Clay

Xestia stigmatica

A gem of the late-summer garden, the Square-spotted Clay is easily recognized by the bold geometric markings on its v...

Insects

Squarespot Rockfish

Sebastes hopkinsi

Dotted with unique geometric patterns, the Squarespot Rockfish is a social star of the Pacific's deep-water reefs. Th...

Fish

Squash Lady Beetle

Epilachna borealis

The Squash Lady Beetle is a bold, spotted herbivore that turns the 'beneficial ladybug' narrative on its head. With i...

Insects

Squatter Pigeon

Geophaps scripta

Meet the 'scribble-faced' ground dweller of the Australian bush. Famous for their calm nature and striking facial pat...

Birds

Squirrel Glider

Petaurus norfolcensis

With a tail as bushy as a squirrel's and the ability to soar through the night sky, the Squirrel Glider is one of Aus...

Mammals

Squirrelfish

Holocentrus adscensionis

Meet the Squirrelfish, the wide-eyed night watchman of the Atlantic reefs. Known for their brilliant red scales and t...

Fish

Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel

Ratufa macroura

Known as the 'Grizzled Giant,' this master of the canopy is one of the largest squirrels in the world. With its salt-...

Mammals

Sri Lankan Green Pit Viper

Craspedocephalus trigonocephalus

An emerald jewel of the island, the Sri Lankan Green Pit Viper is a master of camouflage found nowhere else on Earth....

Reptiles

Star-nosed Mole

Condylura cristata

Equipped with a supernatural sense of touch and a star-shaped nose, this semiaquatic mole is the fastest hunter in th...

Mammals

Starry blenny

Salarias ramosus

Decked out in a constellation of white spots, the Starry blenny is the 'rock star' of the shallow reef. These express...

Fish

Starry Rockfish

Sebastes constellatus

Adorned with a galaxy of tiny white spots, the Starry Rockfish is a vibrant jewel of the Pacific's rocky reefs. This ...

Fish

Starry Skate

Caliraja stellulata

A celestial wonder of the deep Pacific, the Starry Skate is named for the stunning constellation of sharp, star-shape...

Fish

Starry Smooth-hound

Mustelus asterias

The Starry Smooth-hound is a graceful, spotted wanderer of the Atlantic's coastal shallows. Recognizable by its 'star...

Fish