Species library

Spot-breasted Ibis

Bostrychia rara

A 'ghost' of the African tropical forest, the Spot-breasted Ibis is a master of camouflage and stealth. With its irid...

Birds

Spot-crowned Woodcreeper

Lepidocolaptes affinis

A master of the vertical climb, the Spot-crowned Woodcreeper is the high-altitude specialist of the Middle American c...

Birds

Spot-throated Hummingbird

Thaumasius taczanowskii

A Peruvian endemic with a charmingly freckled throat, the Spot-throated Hummingbird is a master of the dry Andean val...

Birds

Spot-winged Glider

Pantala hymenaea

The ultimate aerial nomad, the Spot-winged Glider is a golden-hued pilot that travels thousands of miles on the wind....

Insects

Spotfin Butterflyfish

Chaetodon ocellatus

A masterpiece of Caribbean color, the Spotfin Butterflyfish is easily identified by its sun-yellow fins and its cleve...

Fish

Spotfin Croaker

Roncador stearnsii

A powerful swimmer of the Pacific surf, the Spotfin Croaker is a coastal icon known for its metallic sheen and the di...

Fish

Spotfin Hogfish

Bodianus pulchellus

A vibrant jewel of the Atlantic reefs, the Spotfin Hogfish stands out with its stunning red-and-yellow gradient and a...

Fish

Spotfin Squirrelfish

Neoniphon sammara

A shimmering sentinel of the Indo-Pacific reefs, the Spotfin Squirrelfish is a master of the night, easily identified...

Fish

Spotless Lady Beetle

Cycloneda sanguinea

The Spotless Lady Beetle is nature's minimalist predator, identified by its brilliant orange shell and a total lack o...

Insects

Spottail Seabream

Diplodus holbrookii

Meet the "pinfish with a spot," a shimmering coastal regular that brings life to every pier and jetty. With its curio...

Fish

Spottail Shiner

Hudsonius hudsonius

The Spottail Shiner is a shimmering sentinel of our freshwater shores, recognized by the bold black 'thumbprint' at t...

Fish

Spotted Asparagus Beetle

Crioceris duodecimpunctata

Often mistaken for a ladybug at a distance, the Spotted Asparagus Beetle is a vibrant, 12-spotted jewel of the summer...

Insects

Spotted Barbtail

Premnoplex brunnescens

A secretive gem of the Andean mist, the Spotted Barbtail is a master of the mossy understory. With its unique spiny t...

Birds

Spotted Bush Snake

Philothamnus semivariegatus

A slender, emerald-green acrobat of the garden, the Spotted Bush Snake is a harmless hunter that moves with lightning...

Reptiles

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

With its neon-green coat and twelve bold black spots, the Spotted Cucumber Beetle is a striking garden visitor that i...

Insects

Spotted Dove

Spilopelia chinensis

With its delicate checkered 'pearl neck' and peaceful coo, the Spotted Dove is a charming visitor to any garden. Thes...

Birds

Spotted Eagle-Owl

Bubo africanus

With its iconic ear tufts and piercing yellow gaze, the Spotted Eagle-Owl is the ultimate nocturnal guardian of the g...

Birds

Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

The Spotted Eagle Ray is the undisputed 'bird of the sea,' famous for its stunning white-spotted pattern and the way ...

Fish

Spotted Green Pine Needle Aphid

Eulachnus agilis

Meet the sprinter of the insect world. The Spotted Green Pine Needle Aphid is a leopard-spotted speedster that brings...

Insects

Spotted Ground Squirrel

Xerospermophilus spilosoma

Discover the 'phantom' of the grasslands—the Spotted Ground Squirrel. One of North America's smallest and most elusiv...

Mammals

Spotted Harrier

Circus assimilis

The Spotted Harrier is an elegant low-altitude specialist, easily recognized by its 'smoke-grey' wings and striking c...

Birds

Spotted Hyena

Crocuta crocuta

Often misunderstood but undeniably brilliant, the Spotted Hyena is the savanna's most successful social predator. Wit...

Mammals

Spotted Moray

Gymnothorax moringa

With its stunning 'leopard' spots and piercing gaze, the Spotted Moray is a master of the Atlantic's rocky shadows. T...

Fish

Spotted Owl

Strix occidentalis

The Spotted Owl is the silent guardian of the West's ancient forests. With its iconic dark eyes and intricate spotted...

Birds

Spotted Paca

Cuniculus paca

Meet the 'Forest Gardener' of the tropics. With its striking white spots and nocturnal habits, the Spotted Paca is on...

Mammals

Spotted Redshank

Tringa erythropus

An elegant traveler of the wetlands, the Spotted Redshank is famous for its dramatic charcoal-black breeding plumage ...

Birds

Spotted Ribbonfish

Desmodema polystictum

A shimmering, silver phantom of the deep, the Spotted Ribbonfish is a rare marvel known for its polka-dot patterns an...

Fish

Spotted Sand Bass

Paralabrax maculatofasciatus

The undisputed king of the coastal bay, the Spotted Sand Bass is a master of camouflage and a favorite for underwater...

Fish

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

The Spotted Sandpiper is the energetic 'teeter-totter' of the shoreline. Known for its rhythmic tail-bobbing and uniq...

Birds

Spotted Seal

Phoca largha

The Spotted Seal is the speckled sentinel of the North Pacific. Perfectly adapted for life on the edge of the ice, th...

Mammals

Spotted Seatrout

Cynoscion nebulosus

Often called the 'Speckled Trout,' this iridescent predator is a master of the salt marsh. With its striking spots an...

Fish

Spotted Sucker

Minytrema melanops

With its striking rows of dark spots and unique vacuum-like mouth, the Spotted Sucker is a hidden gem of North Americ...

Fish

Spotted Tanager

Ixothraupis punctata

Dressed in a shimmering coat of turquoise and jet-black speckles, the Spotted Tanager is one of the most exquisite ge...

Birds

Spotted Thick-knee

Burhinus capensis

A master of camouflage with piercing yellow eyes, the Spotted Thick-knee is the ultimate nocturnal neighbor. Often hi...

Birds

Spotted Tody-Flycatcher

Todirostrum maculatum

A tiny dynamo of the tropical canopy, the Spotted Tody-Flycatcher is easily recognized by its heavy breast streaks an...

Birds

Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

With its striking red eyes and rhythmic 'double-scratch' hop, the Spotted Towhee is the flashy, secretive star of the...

Birds