Species found in Australia

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Acanthastrea coral (Acanthastrea lordhowensis)
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Acropora (Acropora digitifera)
A branching coral with small, finger-like colonies that are cream with pink tips, Acropora digitifera is a member of a group of fast-growing... More 1 Image 0 videos
Acropora (Acropora pichoni)
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Acropora (Acropora loripes)
Acropora loripes belongs to the ‘staghorn’ group of corals, which have characteristic branching growth forms and are among the fastest... More 4 Images 0 videos
Acropora (Acropora divaricata)
A reef-building coral that is flat or sponge-like in appearance, Acropora divaricata is often the dominant coral species in reefs throughout... More 6 Images 0 videos
Acropora (Acropora granulosa )
Acropora granulosa belongs to the ‘staghorn’ group of corals, which have characteristic branching growth forms and are among the fastest... More 4 Images 0 videos
Acropora (Acropora valenciennesi)
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Adelaide pygmy bluetongue skink (Tiliqua adelaidensis)
The Adelaide pygmy bluetongue skink is one of the rarest of Australia’s reptiles. It has a large head, heavy body, short limbs and toes, and... More 11 Images 0 videos
African pillow coral (Siderastrea savignyana)
The African pillow coral is a beautiful coral species with elaborately-shaped skeletal walls and neatly arranged septa that form a fan-like... More 2 Images 1 Video
Agassiz’s coral (Cyphastrea agassizi)
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Aglaia (Aglaia australiensis)
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Aglaia (Aglaia brassii)
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Aglaia (Aglaia brownii)
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Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
The large, oceanic albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) is built for speed, with a torpedo-shaped body, smooth skin and streamlined fins... More 1 Image 0 videos
Albany pitcher plant (Cephalotus follicularis)
The Albany pitcher plant is a carnivorous plant with highly modified leaves that act as pitfall traps for prey. The leathery, hairy leaves... More 8 Images 0 videos
Alexandrian laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum)
A medium-to-large evergreen tree with a broad spreading crown of irregular branches, the Alexandrian laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum) is... More 9 Images 0 videos
Allocharopa (Allocharopa erskinensis)
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Alveopora coral (Alveopora tizardi)
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Alveopora coral (Alveopora fenestrata)
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Alveopora coral (Alveopora excelsa)
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Alveopora coral (Alveopora verrilliana)
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Alveopora coral (Alveopora marionensis)
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Alveopora coral (Alveopora minuta)
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Alveopora coral (Alveopora daedalea)
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Alveopora coral (Alveopora gigas)
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Alveopora coral (Alveopora allingi)
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Anacropora coral (Anacropora matthai)
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Anacropora coral (Anacropora reticulata)
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Anacropora coral (Anacropora puertogalerae)
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Anacropora coral (Anacropora spinosa)
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Anchor coral (Euphyllia paraancora)
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Ancient greenling (Hemiphlebia mirabilis)
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Antarctic minke whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis)
The Antarctic minke whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis) is one of the smallest and most abundant of the rorqual whales, the largest group of... More 10 Images 2 Videos
Areloate grouper (Epinephelus areolatus)
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Argusia (Argusia argentea)
Argusia argentea is a medium-sized shrub that grows along tropical coastlines. It typically reaches heights of around six metres, with the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Armoured mistfrog (Litoria lorica)
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Arnoux’s beaked whale (Berardius arnuxii)
One of the largest beaked whale species, Arnoux’s beaked whale is almost identical in appearance to its close relative, Baird’s beaked whale... More 4 Images 1 Video
Asian giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys bibroni)
Softshells (Trionychidae) are unusual-looking, flattened turtles, with long, protruding snouts and a reduced bony shell covered with thick... More 2 Images 0 videos
Astreopora coral (Astreopora incrustans)
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Astreopora coral (Astreopora cucullata)
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Astreopora coral (Astreopora moretonensis)
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Athrotaxis (Athrotaxis laxifolia)
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Athrotaxis (Athrotaxis cupressoides)
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Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), 'the leaper', has been called the king of fish, due primarily to its spectacular ability to clear... More 9 Images 4 Videos
Australian ant (Nothomyrmecia macrops)
This ant of ancient lineage is described as a ‘living fossil.’ It is perhaps the most ‘primitive’ ant still alive today. Ants are social... More 2 Images 1 Video
Australian lace-lid (Litoria dayi)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species. A collaboration... More 6 Images 0 videos
Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea)
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Australogyra coral (Australogyra zelli)
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Australomussa (Australomussa rowleyensis)
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Balston's pygmy perch (Nannatherina balstoni)
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