Species library

Queen Triggerfish

Balistes vetula

The Queen Triggerfish is a regal and clever architect of the Atlantic reefs, easily recognized by its vibrant blue 'w...

Fish

Queenfish

Seriphus politus

The Queenfish is the 'night owl' of the Pacific coast, a shimmering croaker that turns pier pilings into its personal...

Fish

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

A specialist of clean, rocky streams, the Queensnake is a slender reptile known for its unique 'soft-shell' crayfish ...

Reptiles

Quillback Rockfish

Sebastes maliger

A master of camouflage with a crown of venomous spines, the Quillback Rockfish is a stunning find for any underwater ...

Fish

Racket-tailed Roller

Coracias spatulatus

With its stunning lilac breast and elegant 'racket' tail streamers, this elusive woodland specialist is one of Africa...

Birds

Radde's Accentor

Prunella ocularis

A resilient specialist of the high peaks, Radde's Accentor is a master of the rocky slopes. With its striking white e...

Birds

Radial Leatherjacket

Acreichthys radiatus

A master of disguise, the Radial Leatherjacket is a tiny reef dweller that perfectly mimics the soft corals it calls ...

Fish

ragweed leaf beetle

Ophraella communa

The ragweed leaf beetle is a tiny, striped powerhouse that spends its days munching on one of nature's most annoying ...

Insects

Rainbow Bee-eater

Merops ornatus

A master of the air, the Rainbow Bee-eater dazzles with its kaleidoscopic plumage and incredible aerial hunting skill...

Birds

Rainbow Skink

Trachylepis margaritifer

With its shimmering metallic scales and an electric-blue tail, the Rainbow Skink is a living jewel of the African bac...

Reptiles

Rainbow Smelt

Osmerus mordax

A shimmering silver traveler of the northern depths, the Rainbow Smelt is famous for its spectacular midnight migrati...

Fish

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

A flash of silver and a streak of crimson—the Rainbow Trout is the quintessential icon of cold, rushing waters. Renow...

Fish

Rainwater Killifish

Lucania parva

A shimmering micro-predator of the shallows, the Rainwater Killifish is a master of adaptation, equally at home in a ...

Fish

Rameron Pigeon

Columba arquatrix

With its striking yellow 'spectacles' and deep maroon plumage, the Rameron Pigeon is a jewel of the African canopy. O...

Birds

Ratel

Mellivora capensis

The Ratel is the ultimate survivor, a thick-skinned marvel of the animal kingdom that fears nothing and eats everythi...

Mammals

Raucous Toad

Sclerophrys capensis

A robust garden guardian with a voice like a duck, the Raucous Toad is a common and charismatic visitor to Southern A...

Amphibians

Razor-billed Curassow

Mitu tuberosum

With its striking red 'razor' bill and deep, resonant boom, the Razor-billed Curassow is a crown jewel of the South A...

Birds

Razorbill

Alca torda

The Razorbill is the ocean's most dapper survivor, a master diver with a tuxedo-like appearance and a striking stripe...

Birds

Red Acouchi

Myoprocta acouchy

A vibrant, secretive gem of the Amazonian undergrowth, the Red Acouchi is one of nature's most diligent forest plante...

Mammals

Red Admiral

Vanessa atalanta

With their striking red bands and fearless personality, Red Admirals are the charismatic generals of the backyard gar...

Insects

Red-and-green Macaw

Ara chloropterus

The Red-and-green Macaw is a masterpiece of the tropical forest, boasting a massive wingspan and a brilliant crimson ...

Birds

Red Arrow

Rhodothemis lieftincki

A flash of brilliant scarlet against the reeds, the Red Arrow is the ultimate garden pond sentinel. This master of fl...

Insects

Red-banded Leafhopper

Graphocephala coccinea

Often called the 'Candy-striped Leafhopper,' this tiny insect is one of the most vibrantly colored creatures in North...

Insects

Red-bellied Macaw

Orthopsittaca manilatus

The Red-bellied Macaw is a vibrant, palm-loving socialite of the South American wetlands. With its signature maroon b...

Birds

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

A hidden gem of the forest floor, the Red-bellied Snake is a master of camouflage with a fiery secret. This tiny, slu...

Reptiles

Red-bellied Squirrel

Sciurus aureogaster

With its striking chestnut underside and masterful climbing skills, the Red-bellied Squirrel is a vibrant highlight o...

Mammals

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

The Red-bellied Woodpecker is the vibrant, vocal percussionist of the eastern woods. With its striking zebra-striped ...

Birds

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Bombus rufocinctus

With its striking splash of orange and tireless work ethic, the Red-belted Bumble Bee is a late-summer favorite for b...

Insects

Red-billed Chough

Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax

The Red-billed Chough is the high-flying rebel of the corvid family, sporting a vivid red beak and a mastery of the m...

Birds

Red-billed Emerald

Chlorostilbon gibsoni

A shimmering jewel of the northern Andes, the Red-billed Emerald is a tiny powerhouse with a vibrant crimson beak and...

Birds

Red-billed Oxpecker

Buphagus erythroryncha

Nature's bravest groomer, the Red-billed Oxpecker, spends its life hitching a ride on Africa's largest mammals. These...

Birds

Red-billed Spurfowl

Pternistis adspersus

With its striking crimson beak and signature yellow eyes, the Red-billed Spurfowl is the vocal soul of the Southern A...

Birds

Red-billed Streamertail

Trochilus polytmus

Meet the 'Doctor Bird,' Jamaica's shimmering national icon. With its legendary tail streamers and vibrant emerald plu...

Birds

Red-billed Teal

Anas erythrorhyncha

Recognized by its striking crimson bill and bold, dark cap, the Red-billed Teal is the most abundant duck in southern...

Birds

Red-bodied Swallowtail

Pachliopta polydorus

A striking tropical visitor with a bold crimson warning, the Red-bodied Swallowtail floats through northern gardens w...

Insects

Red-breasted Meadowlark

Leistes militaris

With his jet-black feathers and a chest that glows like a ruby, the Red-breasted Meadowlark is a crown jewel of the o...

Birds