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Aegiphila (Aegiphila monstrosa)
Information on Aegiphila monstrosa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Aegiphila (Aegiphila panamensis)
Information on Aegiphila panamensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)
A fairly large crocodile species, the American crocodile has a stocky body with a long, powerful tail. The short but muscular legs end in... More 19 Images 6 Videos -
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 -
Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis)
Often observed in the clear, shallow waters surrounding the Bahamas, the Atlantic spotted dolphin is said to be an intermediate in... More 40 Images 6 Videos -
Baird's tapir (Tapirus bairdii)
Baird's tapir is the largest of the American tapirs and the largest indigenous mammal in Central America. Tapirs are well known for their... More 21 Images 6 Videos -
Belize crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii)
Like other crocodilians, the group of reptiles that inspire both fear and intrigue in people, the Belize crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii)... More 13 Images 1 Video -
Big-leaf mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
The majestic mahogany is a tall tree that towers above the forest canopy. As its name suggests, it bears large leaves, up to 45 centimetres... More 4 Images 4 Videos -
Black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci)
Information on the black grouper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 2 Videos -
Black-handed spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi)
Spider monkeys get their name for their extremely long, spidery limbs and prehensile tail, which acts like a fifth limb and is used for... More 19 Images 11 Videos -
Blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus)
The blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) is a large, stout shark, with a long, pointed snout and small eyes. Its torpedo-shaped body, grey... More 14 Images 1 Video -
Blainville’s beaked whale (Mesoplodon densirostris)
A particularly easy species to identify, Blainville’s beaked whale has two distinctive horn-like teeth that grow from bulges in the lower... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Blue shark (Prionace glauca)
The blue shark (Prionace glauca) is easily identified by its beautifully coloured slender body, which is a deep indigo-blue across the back... More 16 Images 5 Videos -
Bolitoglossa (Bolitoglossa dofleini)
Information on Bolitoglossa dofleini is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
The bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is one of the most well-known species of dolphin. There appear to be two main varieties; a... More 49 Images 2 Videos -
Boulder brain coral (Colpophyllia natans)
The boulder brain coral (Colpophyllia natans) is named for its large, boulder-like colonies, the surfaces of which are covered in a... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Boulder star coral (Montastraea annularis)
Prior to 1994, the wide variability exhibited in the appearance of Montastraea annularis was attributed to the different environmental... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Bryde’s whale (Balaenoptera edeni)
Pronounced “broo-dess”, the Bryde’s whale is named after Johan Bryde, who helped construct the first South African whaling factory in the... More 19 Images 1 Video -
Caribbean pine (Pinus caribaea)
The Caribbean pine (Pinus caribaea) is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a straight, cylindrical trunk and a rounded to pyramid-shaped... More 27 Images 0 videos -
Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi)
The most common shark in the Caribbean Sea, the Caribbean reef shark displays the characteristic shark form, with a long, powerful... More 22 Images 2 Videos -
Central American agouti (Dasyprocta punctata)
Information on the Central American agouti is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 16 Images 1 Video -
Central American river turtle (Dermatemys mawii)
Information on the Central American river turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 0 videos -
Central American snapping turtle (Chelydra rossignoni)
A large freshwater turtle, the Central American snapping turtle earns its common name from its strong, hooked jaw and aggressive temper... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Central American woolly opossum (Caluromys derbianus)
A tree-dwelling marsupial of Central and South America, the Central American woolly opossum (Caluromys derbianus) is the largest of the... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Cigar-box wood (Cedrela odorata)
Information on the cigar-box wood is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Clymene dolphin (Stenella clymene)
One of the most recently recognised species of dolphin, the Clymene dolphin remains among the least known of the Delphinidae. In appearance... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Common green darner (Anax junius)
One of North America’s most common and widespread dragonflies, the common green darner (Anax junius) is a large insect with a bright green... More 19 Images 0 videos -
Common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus)
No species has contributed more to the misunderstanding and fear of bats than the common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus). Public perception... More 12 Images 10 Videos -
Coney (Cephalopholis fulva)
The coney (Cephalopholis fulva) is a relatively small grouper species which occurs in three main colour forms: a red or dark brown... More 10 Images 2 Videos -
Cownose ray (Rhinoptera bonasus)
With a conspicuous indent at the front of the head, and a specialised fin beneath the head divided into two, short rounded lobes, the... More 7 Images 1 Video -
Coyo (Persea schiedeana)
Information on coyo (Persea schiedeana) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 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 -
Cubera snapper (Lutjanus cyanopterus)
The largest of all snapper species, the Cubera snapper has an elongated, slender, steely grey to dark brown body with a reddish tinge. Most... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Cuvier’s beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris)
In 1823, after mistaking a fragment of skull for a fossil, the French naturalist Georges Cuvier described a seemingly extinct species of... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Cycad (Ceratozamia robusta)
Information on Ceratozamia robusta is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus)
The dusky shark is a large, yet relatively slender-bodied species, with a distinctly rounded snout and a low ridge running between the front... More 12 Images 0 videos -
Dwarf sperm whale (Kogia sima)
Information on the dwarf sperm whale is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Eastern pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)
The eastern pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis) is a stunning dragonfly that displays extreme sexual dimorphism. The vividly coloured female... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally means a porous... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Elliptical star coral (Dichocoenia stokesii)
Information on the elliptical star coral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos -
False killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens)
Despite its name, the false killer whale is not a close relative of the killer whale (Orcinus orca), and, in fact, any resemblance between... More 16 Images 0 videos -
Finger coral (Porites porites)
Porites corals form some of the largest of all coral colonies, with some reaching an incredible eight metres in height. The growth rate of... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Fire coral (Millepora complanata)
Fire corals get their common name from the painful stings they inflict on divers. Approximately 50 species of fire coral have been... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Fire coral (Millepora alcicornis)
Fire corals get their common name from the painful stings they inflict on divers. Approximately 50 species of fire coral have been... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Fire coral (Millepora striata)
Information on Millepora striata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 0 videos -
Fraser’s dolphin (Lagenodelphis hosei)
This tropical dolphin was scientifically described in 1956 from an individual washed up on a beach in Borneo, but was not actually recorded... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Gervais’ beaked whale (Mesoplodon europaeus)
Gervais’ beaked whale has a prominent, slender beak with only two teeth which, whilst obvious in males, are not visible in females. These... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)
As its common name suggests, the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is the largest of the living anteaters and is instantly... More 35 Images 10 Videos -
Goliath grouper (Epinephelus itajara)
The goliath grouper is the largest member of the sea bass family. Its body is large and stocky, measuring half as wide as it is long. The... More 18 Images 1 Video -
Graham's sheet coral (Agaricia grahamae)
As its common name suggests, Graham’s sheet coral (Agaricia grahamae) grows in large, thin plates, which are either flat or slightly curved... More 6 Images 0 videos
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