Species library

Redpoll

Acanthis flammea

A hardy survivor of the Arctic tundra, the Redpoll brings a splash of crimson and boundless energy to winter backyard...

Birds

Redside Dace

Clinostomus elongatus

A vibrant 'living jewel' of our freshwater systems, the Redside Dace is famous for its acrobatic leaps and brilliant ...

Fish

Redspot Emperor

Lethrinus lentjan

The Redspot Emperor is the inquisitive 'pink-eared' scavenger of the Indo-Pacific, famous for its striking red gill m...

Fish

Redthroat Emperor

Lethrinus miniatus

A striking inhabitant of the Great Barrier Reef, the Redthroat Emperor is famous for its 'lipstick' red mouth and inq...

Fish

Redwing

Turdus iliacus

A hardy winter visitor from the north, the Redwing is easily identified by its striking white 'eyebrow' and the flash...

Birds

Reed Bunting

Emberiza schoeniclus

A resilient visitor from the wetlands, the Reed Bunting brings a touch of wild marshland to the suburban garden. Watc...

Birds

Reef Butterflyfish

Chaetodon sedentarius

The Reef Butterflyfish is a master of the Atlantic depths, recognized by its striking 'masked' eye and elegant, disc-...

Fish

Reef Manta Ray

Mobula alfredi

Meet the Reef Manta Ray, the graceful giant of the shallow seas. Known for their incredible intelligence and unique '...

Fish

Reef Needlefish

Strongylura incisa

A sleek, silver arrow of the shallows, the Reef Needlefish is a master of surface-level hunting. With its needle-thin...

Fish

Reef Stonefish

Synanceia verrucosa

The Reef Stonefish is the world's most venomous fish, a master of disguise that hides in plain sight among the corals...

Fish

Reeves's Muntjac

Muntiacus reevesi

The Reeves's Muntjac is a small, dog-sized deer with an ancient history and a surprising voice. Often called the 'Bar...

Mammals

Regal Angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

Meet the jewel of the Indo-Pacific, a master of camouflage and color. The Regal Angelfish dazzles with its neon strip...

Fish

Rendahl's Catfish

Porochilus rendahli

A hidden gem of Australia's northern waterways, Rendahl's Catfish is an elegant, eel-tailed specialist of the night. ...

Fish

Resplendent Quetzal

Pharomachrus mocinno

Widely considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world, the Resplendent Quetzal is a shimmering icon of the C...

Birds

Reticulate Whipray

Himantura uarnak

With its mesmerizing leopard-like spots and a tail that seems to go on forever, the Reticulate Whipray is a masterpie...

Fish

Reticulated Giraffe

Giraffa reticulata

Meet the Reticulated Giraffe, the savanna's most striking geometric masterpiece. Standing up to 20 feet tall, these '...

Mammals

Reticulated Python

Malayopython reticulatus

The world's longest snake and a masterpiece of natural camouflage, the Reticulated Python is a silent giant of the So...

Reptiles

Rhesus Macaque

Macaca mulatta

Master of adaptation and social complexity, the Rhesus Macaque is a primate that thrives everywhere from the high Him...

Mammals

Rhim Gazelle

Gazella leptoceros

The Rhim Gazelle is a master of Saharan survival, a delicate and endangered beauty that thrives where few other mamma...

Mammals

Rhinoceros Auklet

Cerorhinca monocerata

Meet the 'Rhino of the Sea,' a mysterious nocturnal relative of the puffin that nests in underground forest burrows a...

Birds

Rhinoceros Viper

Bitis nasicornis

Adorned with a kaleidoscope of geometric patterns and distinctive nasal horns, the Rhinoceros Viper is arguably the m...

Reptiles

Rhododendron Leafhopper

Graphocephala fennahi

Decked out in neon turquoise and racing stripes, the Rhododendron Leafhopper is a tiny gem of the garden. This agile ...

Insects

Rhombic Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira rhombifera

With its striking diamond patterns and mesmerizing vertical pupils, the Rhombic Cat-eyed Snake is a master of the Cen...

Reptiles

Rhombic Night Adder

Causus rhombeatus

A distinctive toad-hunting specialist recognizable by the bold 'V' on its head, the Rhombic Night Adder is a common b...

Reptiles

Ribbon Seal

Histriophoca fasciata

Wrapped in striking white bands that look like a gift from the Arctic, the Ribbon Seal is the North Pacific's most st...

Mammals

Rice field frog

Fejervarya kawamurai

The spirited soundtrack of East Asian nights, the Rice field frog is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunt. Perfectly c...

Amphibians

Richardson's Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus richardsonii

The 'flickertail' of the prairies, Richardson's Ground Squirrel is a master of the upright alert. Watch as these soci...

Mammals

Richmond's Squirrel

Sciurus richmondi

The Richmond's Squirrel is a rare and beautiful endemic of Nicaragua's lush lowlands. Known for its rich mahogany coa...

Mammals

Riley's Giant Scale Insect

Crypticerya rileyi

A marvel of desert adaptation, Riley's Giant Scale Insect wears a protective coat of fluted wax to thrive in the heat...

Insects

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

The ultimate urban survivor, the Ring-billed Gull is a familiar face across North American lakes, parking lots, and s...

Birds

Ring-necked Dove

Streptopelia capicola

With its rhythmic 'work-harder' call and gentle demeanor, the Ring-necked Dove is a quintessential sight and sound of...

Birds

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Small, secretive, and strikingly beautiful, the Ring-necked Snake is the hidden gem of North American backyards. Look...

Reptiles

Ringed Kingfisher

Megaceryle torquata

The largest kingfisher in the Americas, the Ringed Kingfisher is a master of the plunge-dive and a common sight along...

Birds

Ringed Seal

Pusa hispida

The ultimate survivor of the high Arctic, the Ringed Seal is a master of the ice. Known for its beautiful patterned c...

Mammals

Ringed Teal

Callonetta leucophrys

A miniature marvel of the wetlands, the Ringed Teal is one of the most colorful ducks in the world. With its unique h...

Birds

Ringtail

Bassariscus astutus

The Ringtail is the desert’s most acrobatic ghost, a wide-eyed relative of the raccoon that can scale vertical cliffs...

Mammals