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Species that have a similar geographic range to the Bonytail chub (Gila elegans)

Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
One of the largest of the tunas, the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) has been called a ‘pinnacle of fish evolution’, referring to... More 6 Images 0 videos
Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
Information on the nine-banded armadillo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 7 Videos
Horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus)
The horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) is a ‘living fossil’: forms almost identical to this species were present during the Triassic period... More 25 Images 5 Videos
American black bear (Ursus americanus)
With a population double that of all other bear species combined, the American black bear is by far the most common member of the bear... More 48 Images 7 Videos
Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus)
Named for their dog-like yip, prairie dogs are in fact rather large, stout, ground-dwelling squirrels. The black-tailed prairie dog is... More 38 Images 10 Videos
North American otter (Lontra canadensis)
Like other otter species, the North American otter has a long, sinuous, streamlined body, highly modified for aquatic life. The limbs are... More 29 Images 5 Videos
Gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
A giant of the ocean, the gray whale is mottled dark to light grey in colour and is encrusted with patches of barnacles and whale lice. The... More 48 Images 12 Videos
Reticulate collared lizard (Crotaphytus reticulatus)
A large, agile lizard usually seen basking on boulders, the reticulate collared lizard (Crotaphytus reticulatus) has a beautiful, regular... More 3 Images 0 videos
Boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas)
A large, robust amphibian of western North America, the boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas) has thick, dry skin that is covered in dark or rusty... More 7 Images 0 videos
Island oak (Quercus tomentella)
Information on the island oak is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Desert kangaroo rat (Dipodomys deserti)
Information on the desert kangaroo rat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 3 Videos
Leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata)
The leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) is named for its striking patterning, consisting of dark saddles and splotches on the fins and... More 13 Images 1 Video
Freckled guitarfish (Rhinobatos lentiginosus)
Information on the freckled guitarfish is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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Hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus)
The hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus) is one of the largest and arguably most beautiful bats in the Americas. Its body fur is long, dense and... More 6 Images 0 videos
Colorado pikemeadow (Ptychocheilus lucius)
The dominant predator in its river habitat, the Colorado pikemeadow (Ptychocheilus lucius), was once so abundant that fishermen could catch... More 2 Images 0 videos
Nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender... More 10 Images 0 videos
One-leaved nut pine (Pinus monophylla)
Information on the one-leaved nut pine (Pinus monophylla) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 19 Images 0 videos
Ornate box turtle (Terrapene ornata)
The ornate box turtle (Terrapene ornata) has a domed, round or oval carapace (upper shell) that is dark brown to reddish-brown, often with a... More 17 Images 0 videos
Berlandier’s tortoise (Gopherus berlandieri)
A North American species, Berlandier's tortoise has a somewhat oblong, rather flat-topped carapace (upper shell) with a rough... More 3 Images 0 videos
Star cactus (Astrophytum asterias)
This small, round cactus is low-domed and spineless, resembling a dead, spineless sea urchin in appearance. The disc-shaped body is divided... More 8 Images 0 videos
Coyote (Canis latrans)
Renowned for its piercing nocturnal howl, the coyote is one of North America’s most adaptable and resourceful predators. This species is... More 56 Images 11 Videos
Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana)
Information on the Chilean devil ray is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
San Diego Fairy Shrimp (Branchinecta sandiegonensis)
Information on Branchinecta sandiegonensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Warsaw grouper (Epinephelus nigritus)
Information on the Warsaw grouper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Big bend slider (Trachemys gaigeae)
Information on the big bend slider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis)
The bighorn sheep is named for its massive, spiral horns, which in the male can reach lengths of over a metre and weigh up to 14 kilograms... More 37 Images 3 Videos
American bison (Bison bison)
The American bison, the largest mammal in North America, once roamed the continent in vast herds and helped to shape the ecology of the... More 61 Images 9 Videos
Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi)
Information on the Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 21 Images 0 videos
Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa)
Information on Pinus ponderosa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 27 Images 1 Video
Guadalupe fur seal (Arctocephalus townsendi)
The Guadalupe fur seal was once considered extinct, after being decimated by poaching for its dense, luxurious underfur. Remarkably, the... More 18 Images 1 Video

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