Species library

Silverleaf Whitefly

Bemisia tabaci

The Silverleaf Whitefly is a tiny, waxy-winged traveler that has conquered gardens across the globe. Though barely th...

Insects

Silverstreak Blue

Iraota timoleon

A shimmering jewel of the canopy, the Silverstreak Blue combines high-speed aerial acrobatics with stunning metallic ...

Insects

Silvertip Shark

Carcharhinus albimarginatus

Commanding the deep reef with grace and authority, the Silvertip Shark is a masterpiece of evolution. Easily identifi...

Fish

Silvery-throated Jay

Cyanolyca argentigula

A shimmering specter of the Talamanca highlands, the Silvery-throated Jay is a masterpiece of indigo and silver. This...

Birds

Sitatunga

Tragelaphus spekii

Meet the 'ghost of the swamp,' a shy antelope that has evolved to walk on mud and disappear underwater. With its wate...

Mammals

Six-striped Rustic

Xestia sexstrigata

With its warm cinnamon tones and elegant geometric markings, the Six-striped Rustic is a classic visitor of the Europ...

Insects

Sixband Angelfish

Pomacanthus sexstriatus

A shy giant of the Indo-Pacific reefs, the Sixband Angelfish is a master of camouflage and grace. With its striking b...

Fish

Sixspine Leatherjacket

Meuschenia freycineti

With its sandpaper skin and vibrant orange spots, the Sixspine Leatherjacket is a charismatic icon of the Australian ...

Fish

Skipjack Shad

Alosa chrysochloris

Meet the 'Tennessee Tarpon,' an acrobatic powerhouse of the river. Known for leaping through the air and its brillian...

Fish

Skipjack Tuna

Katsuwonus pelamis

The ultimate sprinter of the seas, the Skipjack Tuna is a marvel of evolution and speed. With its iconic racing strip...

Fish

Slate-colored Seedeater

Sporophila schistacea

A nomadic gem of the Neotropical forests, the Slate-colored Seedeater is a master of timing, appearing wherever bambo...

Birds

Slate Flash

Rapala manea

A metallic marvel of the garden, the Slate Flash is a tiny powerhouse of speed and color. Look for its shimmering blu...

Insects

Slate-headed Tody-Flycatcher

Poecilotriccus sylvia

A tiny, energetic master of the undergrowth, the Slate-headed Tody-Flycatcher is a hidden gem of the tropical garden....

Birds

Slate-throated Redstart

Myioborus miniatus

With its charcoal-dark back and a breast like a glowing ember, the Slate-throated Redstart is a master of the 'flush-...

Birds

Slaty-backed Gull

Larus schistisagus

A majestic wanderer of the North Pacific, the Slaty-backed Gull is easily recognized by its dark charcoal back and st...

Birds

Slaty Egret

Egretta vinaceigula

Meet the shy jewel of the African floodplains. With its sophisticated slate-blue plumage and secret wine-colored thro...

Birds

Slaty Finch

Haplospiza rustica

A secretive nomad of the mountain forests, the Slaty Finch is a prize find for any backyard observer. Discover the su...

Birds

Slaty Flowerpiercer

Diglossa plumbea

A tiny, slate-colored specialist of the Central American highlands, the Slaty Flowerpiercer is famous for its 'thievi...

Birds

Slaty-tailed Trogon

Trogon massena

A vibrant dweller of the tropical canopy, the Slaty-tailed Trogon is a study in brilliant contrasts. With its emerald...

Birds

Slender-billed Gull

Chroicocephalus genei

With its long, elegant neck and a delicate rose-pink blush on its breast, the Slender-billed Gull is the 'ballerina' ...

Birds

Slender Blue Skimmer

Orthetrum luzonicum

The Slender Blue Skimmer is a master of the marsh, known for its delicate powdery-blue hue and its habit of returning...

Insects

Slender Skimmer

Orthetrum sabina

Meet the 'Green Marsh Hawk,' a strikingly striped predator that dominates the backyard skies. With its unique 'wasp-w...

Insects

Slimy Sculpin

Cottus cognatus

Meet the master of the stream bed, a fish that hops instead of swims. The Slimy Sculpin is a cryptic, cold-water spec...

Fish

Slippery Dick

Halichoeres bivittatus

The Slippery Dick is the reef's most energetic explorer, known for its bold personality and stunning color transforma...

Fish

Small-billed Elaenia

Elaenia parvirostris

A subtle gem of the South American woodlands, the Small-billed Elaenia is a master of aerial maneuvers. Watch for its...

Birds

Small Blue

Cupido minimus

Meet the Small Blue, a tiny treasure of the butterfly world that trades vibrant colors for subtle elegance. As the sm...

Insects

Small Blue Leaf Beetle

Nisotra breweri

A tiny jewel of the garden, the Small Blue Leaf Beetle dazzles with its metallic sheen and surprising jumping power.

Insects

Small Electric Ray

Narcine bancroftii

A pint-sized powerhouse of the surf zone, the Small Electric Ray is a master of disguise and bio-electricity. Found h...

Fish

Small Red Scorpionfish

Scorpaena notata

A master of disguise with a spiny, 'punk-rock' silhouette, the Small Red Scorpionfish is the hidden gem of the Medite...

Fish

Small Skipper

Thymelicus sylvestris

A golden-orange spark in the summer grass, the Small Skipper is the engine of the meadow. Watch for its unique 'jet-p...

Insects

Small-spotted Catshark

Scyliorhinus canicula

The Small-spotted Catshark is the hidden gem of our coastal shallows, a master of camouflage that prowls the seafloor...

Fish

Small Sun Squirrel

Heliosciurus punctatus

A nimble acrobat of the West African canopy, the Small Sun Squirrel is known for its beautiful speckled coat and its ...

Mammals

Small White

Pieris rapae

The Small White is the quintessential backyard butterfly, a snow-colored aerialist that brings life to every garden. ...

Insects

Smalleyed Skate

Raja microocellata

A master of the sandy shallows, the Smalleyed Skate is a master of camouflage with a galaxy of white spots across its...

Fish

Smallmouth Grunt

Brachygenys chrysargyrea

A shimmering masterpiece of the western Atlantic, the Smallmouth Grunt brings a splash of golden stripes to every ree...

Fish

Smallscale Fat Snook

Centropomus parallelus

A deep-bodied master of disguise, the Smallscale Fat Snook lurks within the shadows of mangrove roots and dock piling...

Fish