Species library

Provence chalk-hill blue

Polyommatus hispana

A shimmering herald of the Mediterranean spring, the Provence chalk-hill blue is a master of the limestone hills. Wit...

Insects

Providence Petrel

Pterodroma solandri

Meet the 'Bird of Providence,' a resilient ocean traveler that transforms from a graceful aerialist into a curious, v...

Birds

Prussian Carp

Carassius gibelio

Meet the silver survivor of the waterway. The Prussian Carp is a master of adaptation, famous for its shimmering scal...

Fish

Przewalski's Gazelle

Procapra przewalskii

Once nearly extinct, Przewalski's Gazelle is one of the rarest land mammals on Earth. Discover how this elegant spiri...

Mammals

Puddingwife Wrasse

Halichoeres radiatus

With its shimmering iridescent scales and bold personality, the Puddingwife Wrasse is the jewel of the Atlantic reefs...

Fish

Puerto Rican Emerald

Riccordia maugaeus

The Puerto Rican Emerald is a living gemstone found only on the 'Island of Enchantment.' This tiny endemic hummingbir...

Birds

Puerto Rican Mango

Anthracothorax aurulentus

A shimmering emerald of the islands, the Puerto Rican Mango is a bold and beautiful hummingbird famous for its copper...

Birds

Puff Adder

Bitis arietans

The Puff Adder is Africa's most iconic ambush hunter, masterfully disguised within the leaf litter. Known for its hea...

Reptiles

Pugnose Shiner

Miniellus anogenus

The Pugnose Shiner is a rare, shimmering resident of the underwater world, serving as a tiny sentinel for water purit...

Fish

Puna Teal

Spatula puna

With its striking black cap and sky-blue bill, the Puna Teal is an elegant icon of the high Andes. Discover how to id...

Birds

Purple Dottyback

Pictichromis porphyrea

A vibrant splash of magenta in the Pacific reefs, the Purple Dottyback is a tiny powerhouse of color and personality.

Fish

Purple Emperor

Apatura iris

Known as the 'Emperor of the Woods,' this magnificent butterfly is famous for its elusive canopy-dwelling lifestyle a...

Insects

Purple Encrusting Bryozoan

Reptadeonella violacea

Transforming rocky shorelines into vibrant violet mosaics, the Purple Encrusting Bryozoan is a master of colonial arc...

Insects

Purple-faced Langur

Semnopithecus vetulus

Sri Lanka's shy canopy acrobat, the Purple-faced Langur is an endangered leaf-monkey known for its striking white whi...

Mammals

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

Often described as a sparrow dipped in raspberry juice, the Purple Finch is a vibrant addition to any backyard. This ...

Birds

Purple Gallinule

Porphyrio martinica

A dazzling kaleidoscope of color, the Purple Gallinule is a master of the marsh, walking effortlessly across lily pad...

Birds

Purple Heron

Ardea purpurea

Meet the 'Ghost of the Reeds,' a slender and secretive master of camouflage. With its striking chestnut plumage and s...

Birds

Purple Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes caeruleus

A shimmering jewel of the tropical canopy, the Purple Honeycreeper dazzles with its indigo feathers and signature yel...

Birds

Purple Leaf Blue

Amblypodia anita

A spectacular example of evolutionary mimicry, the Purple Leaf Blue disguises itself as a withered leaf to hide from ...

Insects

Purple Martin

Progne subis

The largest swallow in North America, the Purple Martin is a master of the air and a beloved backyard guest. Known fo...

Birds

Purple Reeffish

Chromis scotti

A hidden gem of the deep reef, the Purple Reeffish shimmers with electric neon spots and a royal violet body. This sm...

Fish

Purple Sandpiper

Calidris maritima

The ultimate winter warrior of the Atlantic coast, the Purple Sandpiper thrives where the waves are coldest and the r...

Birds

Purple-throated Carib

Eulampis jugularis

With its velvety black plumage and a throat that glows like a crushed amethyst, the Purple-throated Carib is the undi...

Birds

Purple-throated Euphonia

Euphonia chlorotica

A tiny jewel of the South American canopy, the Purple-throated Euphonia delights observers with its striking violet p...

Birds

Purple-winged Roller

Coracias temminckii

Endemic to the islands of Sulawesi, the Purple-winged Roller is a tropical jewel known for its acrobatic flight and s...

Birds

Purplemouth Moray

Gymnothorax vicinus

A master of the reef's shadows, the Purplemouth Moray is a striking nocturnal predator known for its mottled golden s...

Fish

Purplish Jay

Cyanocorax cyanomelas

A social and vocal sentinel of the South American woodlands, the Purplish Jay captivates with its deep violet hues an...

Birds

Pustulated Carrion Beetle

Nicrophorus pustulatus

A striking nocturnal 'gravedigger' with a hidden life, the Pustulated Carrion Beetle is famous for its bright orange ...

Insects

Putty-nosed Monkey

Cercopithecus nictitans

Recognizable by the striking white 'putty' spot on its nose, this agile guenon is a master of the African canopy. Fro...

Mammals

Pycroft's Petrel

Pterodroma pycrofti

A ghostly voyager of the South Pacific, Pycroft’s Petrel is a rare seabird that navigates by the stars. Returning to ...

Birds

Pygmy Hippopotamus

Choeropsis liberiensis

The Pygmy Hippo is a rare, reclusive gem of the West African rainforest. Smaller and more solitary than its famous co...

Mammals

Pygmy Nuthatch

Sitta pygmaea

A tiny dynamo of the western pine forests, the Pygmy Nuthatch is a social superstar known for its acrobatic tree-clim...

Birds

Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

Meet the 'Desert Cardinal,' a master of arid survival with a parrot-like beak and striking crimson highlights. A must...

Birds

Queen

Danaus gilippus

Meet the Queen, a regal mahogany-winged beauty that thrives in the sun-drenched gardens of the Americas. While it sha...

Insects

Queen Angelfish

Holacanthus ciliaris

Widely regarded as the most stunning fish in the Atlantic, the Queen Angelfish is a master of the coral reef. With it...

Fish

Queen Parrotfish

Scarus vetula

The Queen Parrotfish is the Caribbean's most colorful reef architect, famous for its vibrant blue scales and its abil...

Fish