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Aspen Serpentine Leafminer Moth
Insects

Aspen Serpentine Leafminer Moth

Phyllocnistis populiella

Look closely at the silver zig-zags on an aspen leaf and you'll find the work of a master architect. The Aspen Serpen...

Assam Macaque
Mammals

Assam Macaque

Macaca assamensis

A resilient mountain dweller with a soulful gaze, the Assam Macaque thrives in the misty forests of the Himalayas. Th...

Aster Leafhopper
Insects

Aster Leafhopper

Macrosteles quadrilineatus

The Aster Leafhopper is a tiny, lime-green acrobat of the insect world, famous for its six-spotted 'face' and its inc...

Atlantic Blue Tang
Fish

Atlantic Blue Tang

Acanthurus coeruleus

Meet the reef's most colorful gardener. The Atlantic Blue Tang is a vibrant surgeonfish famous for its striking color...

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Fish

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Meet the undisputed titan of the Atlantic—a shimmering, silver-blue powerhouse built for extreme speed and transocean...

Atlantic Bluespotted Cornetfish
Fish

Atlantic Bluespotted Cornetfish

Fistularia tabacaria

With its whip-like tail and neon-blue spots, the Atlantic Bluespotted Cornetfish is a masterpiece of underwater steal...

Atlantic Bonito
Fish

Atlantic Bonito

Sarda sarda

A high-speed predator of the Atlantic, the Bonito is a shimmering bullet of the sea known for its aggressive hunting ...

Atlantic Bumper
Fish

Atlantic Bumper

Chloroscombrus chrysurus

A shimmering specter of the coastline, the Atlantic Bumper moves in dazzling silver schools through estuaries and sur...

Atlantic Capelin
Fish

Atlantic Capelin

Mallotus villosus

The Atlantic Capelin is the shimmering silver pulse of the North Atlantic, driving the marine food web. Known for the...

Atlantic Chub Mackerel
Fish

Atlantic Chub Mackerel

Scomber colias

Often called the 'Tinker Mackerel,' this shimmering speedster of the Atlantic is famous for its intricate zig-zag pat...

Atlantic Crevalle Jack
Fish

Atlantic Crevalle Jack

Caranx hippos

Meet the Atlantic's most powerful sprinter. Known for its blunt profile and aggressive schooling, the Crevalle Jack i...

Atlantic Croaker
Fish

Atlantic Croaker

Micropogonias undulatus

The Atlantic Croaker is the bronze-hued 'drummer' of the coast, famous for its vocal personality and shimmering scale...

Atlantic Flyingfish
Fish

Atlantic Flyingfish

Cheilopogon melanurus

Witness the spectacular gliders of the deep. The Atlantic Flyingfish turns the ocean surface into a runway, escaping ...

Atlantic Herring
Fish

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

The Atlantic Herring is the 'Silver of the Sea,' a shimmering marvel of the North Atlantic that moves in massive, syn...

Atlantic Horse Mackerel
Fish

Atlantic Horse Mackerel

Trachurus trachurus

A shimmering icon of the Atlantic, this fast-moving schooling fish is easily identified by its unique 'armored' later...

Atlantic Mackerel
Fish

Atlantic Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

A masterpiece of marine engineering, the Atlantic Mackerel is famous for its shimmering iridescent scales and lightni...

Atlantic Menhaden
Fish

Atlantic Menhaden

Brevoortia tyrannus

Known as the silver foundation of the Atlantic ecosystem, these shimmering filter feeders travel in massive, mesmeriz...

Atlantic Moonfish
Fish

Atlantic Moonfish

Selene setapinnis

A master of optical illusion, the Atlantic Moonfish uses its mirror-like skin and razor-thin body to vanish in the su...

Atlantic Needlefish
Fish

Atlantic Needlefish

Strongylura marina

Meet the silver arrow of the shallows. The Atlantic Needlefish is a sleek, surface-dwelling predator famous for its l...

Atlantic Puffin
Birds

Atlantic Puffin

Fratercula arctica

The Atlantic Puffin is the 'clown of the sea,' a hardy maritime survivor that braves the North Atlantic's fiercest st...

Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray
Fish

Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray

Mobula hypostoma

The Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray is a miniature marvel of the western Atlantic, known for its incredible acrobatic leaps ...

Atlantic Salmon
Fish

Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Witness the 'King of Fish' on its epic journey from the deep ocean to mountain headwaters. A marvel of endurance and ...

Atlantic Sawtail Catshark
Fish

Atlantic Sawtail Catshark

Galeus atlanticus

A mysterious resident of the deep, the Atlantic Sawtail Catshark is a master of the Mediterranean's darkest corners. ...

Atlantic Sergeant Major
Fish

Atlantic Sergeant Major

Abudefduf saxatilis

The Atlantic Sergeant Major is the bold, striped sentinel of the sea. Famous for their military-like precision and fe...

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
Fish

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Rhizoprionodon terraenovae

Streamlined and spirited, the Atlantic Sharpnose Shark is the quintessential coastal predator of the Western Atlantic...

Atlantic Silverside
Fish

Atlantic Silverside

Menidia menidia

The Atlantic Silverside is the shimmering heart of the Atlantic coast. These translucent, schooling fish are a vital ...

Atlantic Spadefish
Fish

Atlantic Spadefish

Chaetodipterus faber

Meet the 'Angelfish of the Atlantic,' a silver-scaled beauty known for its unique spade-shaped silhouette and strikin...

Atlantic Spanish Mackerel
Fish

Atlantic Spanish Mackerel

Scomberomorus maculatus

A shimmering predator of the Atlantic surf, the Spanish Mackerel is famous for its golden spots and lightning-fast st...

Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Mammals

Atlantic Spotted Dolphin

Stenella frontalis

The Atlantic Spotted Dolphin is a master of the surf, famous for its intricate speckled coat and playful personality....

Atlantic Stingray
Fish

Atlantic Stingray

Hypanus sabinus

Meet the smallest and most versatile stingray of the North American coast. From salty Atlantic shores to the freshwat...

Atlantic Tarpon
Fish

Atlantic Tarpon

Megalops atlanticus

Witness the 'Silver King,' a prehistoric masterpiece of the Atlantic. Known for its mirror-like scales and legendary ...

Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Birds

Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross

Thalassarche chlororhynchos

A slender master of the Southern winds, the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross is easily recognized by the vibrant yello...

Audubon's Oriole
Birds

Audubon's Oriole

Icterus graduacauda

The Audubon's Oriole is a master of hide-and-seek, draped in brilliant yellow and a signature black hood. A year-roun...

Austral Blackbird
Birds

Austral Blackbird

Curaeus curaeus

The iconic 'Tordo' of the South, the Austral Blackbird is a master of melody and a social star of the Andean foothill...

Austral Thrush
Birds

Austral Thrush

Turdus falcklandii

The Austral Thrush is the soulful voice of the southern Andes and the most familiar garden companion of the Southern ...

Australasian Snapper
Fish

Australasian Snapper

Chrysophrys auratus

With its shimmering pink scales and iridescent blue spots, the Australasian Snapper is the crown jewel of the Pacific...

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