Species library

Jamaican Mango

Anthracothorax mango

A jewel of the Caribbean, the Jamaican Mango is a large, iridescent hummingbird endemic to the island of Jamaica. Kno...

Birds

Jameson's Red Rockhare

Pronolagus randensis

A master of the southern African stone landscapes, Jameson's Red Rockhare is an agile nocturnal specialist. With its ...

Mammals

James's Flamingo

Phoenicoparrus jamesi

A high-altitude specialist with striking carmine feathers and a bright yellow bill, James’s Flamingo is a rare jewel ...

Birds

Jandaya Parakeet

Aratinga jandaya

An explosion of tropical color, the Jandaya Parakeet is the golden jewel of the Brazilian woods. Known for its fiery ...

Birds

Japanese Beetle

Popillia japonica

A shimmering jewel of the garden with a voracious appetite, the Japanese Beetle is a master of social feeding. While ...

Insects

Japanese Brown Frog

Rana japonica

Meet the elegant 'harbinger of spring,' a slender jumper known for its striking copper color and incredible ability t...

Amphibians

Japanese Flying Squirrel

Pteromys momonga

The Japanese Flying Squirrel is a nocturnal wonder of the Japanese woods. With its massive eyes and soft, velvet-like...

Mammals

Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel

Petaurista leucogenys

Meet the 'Musasabi,' Japan's charismatic nocturnal glider that turns the forest canopy into a high-altitude playgroun...

Mammals

Japanese Macaque

Macaca fuscata

Meet the world's most cold-hardy primate, the Japanese Macaque. Famous for their love of hot springs and complex soci...

Mammals

Japanese Pond Smelt

Hypomesus nipponensis

A shimmering marvel of temperate waters, the Japanese Pond Smelt is a master of the silver school. Known for its tran...

Fish

Japanese Sparrowhawk

Tachyspiza gularis

A pint-sized predator with unmatched agility, the Japanese Sparrowhawk is the stealth fighter of East Asian skies. Ma...

Birds

Japanese Squirrel

Sciurus lis

The Japanese Squirrel is a charismatic acrobat of the eastern forests, instantly recognizable by its bushy tail and s...

Mammals

Japanese stream toad

Bufo torrenticola

The Japanese stream toad is a master of the mountains, uniquely adapted to the rushing white-water rivers of Honshū. ...

Amphibians

Japanese Tree Frog

Dryophytes japonicus

The Japanese Tree Frog is a master of camouflage and a legendary survivor of the cold. These charismatic climbers bri...

Amphibians

Japanese Waxwing

Bombycilla japonica

A masterpiece of East Asian avian beauty, the Japanese Waxwing is a winter visitor known for its sleek crest and vibr...

Birds

Javan Chevrotain

Tragulus javanicus

The Javan Chevrotain is a living relic of evolutionary history—the world's smallest hoofed mammal, appearing like a c...

Mammals

Javan Lutung

Trachypithecus auratus

Meet the glossy acrobat of the Indonesian archipelago. Whether in their signature ebony coat or the rare golden morph...

Mammals

Javan Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros sondaicus

The Javan rhinoceros is one of the rarest large mammals on the planet, a prehistoric survivor now found only in a sin...

Mammals

Javan Rusa

Rusa timorensis

The Javan Rusa is a rugged and adaptable deer known for its coarse, shaggy coat and striking three-tined antlers. Ori...

Mammals

Javan Surili

Presbytis comata

A silver-grey ghost of the Indonesian canopy, the Javan Surili is one of Java's most iconic yet elusive primates. Wit...

Mammals

Javanese Damselfish

Neoglyphidodon oxyodon

A pint-sized powerhouse of the Pacific, the Javanese Damselfish dazzles with neon blue stripes and a fierce, territor...

Fish

Jenkins' Whipray

Pateobatis jenkinsii

A majestic and sturdy dweller of the Indo-Pacific seafloor, the Jenkins' Whipray is easily identified by its impressi...

Fish

Jentink's Squirrel

Sundasciurus jentinki

A high-altitude specialist endemic to the mountains of Borneo, Jentink's Squirrel is a master of the misty canopy. Id...

Mammals

Jet Ant

Lasius fuliginosus

The Jet Ant is the master architect of the woodland world, building reinforced fungal fortresses inside ancient trees...

Insects

Jewel Damsel

Stegastes lacrymatus

A glittering gem of the reef, the Jewel Damsel is a tiny but feisty farmer that guards its underwater garden with shi...

Fish

Jewelled Blenny

Salarias fasciatus

Meet the 'Lawnmower Blenny,' a master of camouflage and the most industrious gardener of the Indo-Pacific reefs. With...

Fish

Julia Heliconian

Dryas iulia

A flash of brilliant orange in the tropical sun, the Julia Heliconian is one of the fastest and most vibrant butterfl...

Insects

Juniper Scale

Carulaspis juniperi

Don't let their tiny size fool you—the Juniper Scale is a master of suburban camouflage. These armored invaders can t...

Insects

Juniper Titmouse

Baeolophus ridgwayi

The spunky spirit of the high desert, the Juniper Titmouse is a master of survival in the arid West. With its signatu...

Birds

Kapala Stingaree

Urolophus kapalensis

An elusive master of camouflage endemic to Australia's eastern shores, the Kapala Stingaree is a stunning example of ...

Fish

Karoo Tortoise

Homopus femoralis

Meet the rugged mountaineer of the tortoise world. The Karoo Tortoise is a high-altitude specialist, easily identifie...

Reptiles

Keel-billed Toucan

Ramphastos sulfuratus

With its impossibly vibrant, oversized bill and striking yellow chest, the Keel-billed Toucan is the undisputed 'Amba...

Birds

Keeled Rat Snake

Ptyas carinata

The Keeled Rat Snake is a true titan of the colubrid family, reaching lengths that challenge some pythons. This agile...

Reptiles

Keeled Skimmer

Orthetrum coerulescens

A slender, sky-blue sentinel of the summer wetlands, the Keeled Skimmer is a favorite for backyard observers. Watch a...

Insects

Keeltail Needlefish

Platybelone argalus

A shimmering arrow of the tropical shallows, the Keeltail Needlefish is a master of surface camouflage. Recognized by...

Fish

Kelp Bass

Paralabrax clathratus

A majestic resident of the Pacific kelp forests, the Kelp Bass is as curious as it is camouflaged. With its iconic 'c...

Fish