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Species that have a similar geographic range to the Phantom shiner (Notropis orca)
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Yellow-bellied slider turtle (Trachemys scripta)
The distinctive markings of the yellow-bellied slider turtle (Trachemys scripta) make it very popular in the pet trade. It has conspicuous... More 49 Images 0 videos -
Bronze whaler (Carcharhinus brachyurus)
Named for its bronze, or sometimes greyish-bronze upperside, this is a large, fairly slender shark with a moderately long and slightly... More 12 Images 1 Video -
Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris)
This stocky, powerful shark is named for its pale yellow-brown to grey skin, which lacks any distinctive markings. This provides perfect... More 33 Images 3 Videos -
Tope shark (Galeorhinus galeus)
The tope shark, the only member of the genus Galeorhinus, is a large, slender shark with a long snout. Its large mouth contains sharp... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Mexican long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris nivalis)
Aptly named for its elongated muzzle, the Mexican long-nosed bat is also recognised by its prominent noseleaf, short ears, long, relatively... More 3 Images 1 Video -
Hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus)
The hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus) gets its unusual name from its long, pig-like snout and protrusible mouth which it uses to root... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Pacific angel shark (Squatina californica)
Superficially, the Pacific angel shark resembles a large ray more than a shark, due to its remarkably flat body and huge, wing-like pectoral... More 11 Images 1 Video -
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 -
Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
Fin whales are the fastest of all cetaceans, reaching speeds of 37 kilometres per hour and known to completely clear the water. This whale... More 32 Images 2 Videos -
Sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis)
The sei whale is smaller in size than the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), and can be distinguished from this similar species because it... More 11 Images 2 Videos -
Jaguar (Panthera onca)
The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest cat of the Americas and a formidable predator. Its common name comes from the native Indian name... More 48 Images 22 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 -
Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural... More 94 Images 18 Videos -
Louisiana waterthrush (Seiurus motacilla)
An attractive bird with cryptically-coloured plumage, the Louisiana waterthrush (Sieurus motacilla) is renowned for its peculiar... More 4 Images 2 Videos -
Margay (Leopardus wiedii)
A beautifully patterned small cat, somewhat larger than a large house cat, the margay varies in colour from tawny yellow to greyish brown... More 16 Images 2 Videos -
Spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus)
A relatively small to medium sized crocodilian, the spectacled caiman is named for the bony ridge between the front of the eyes, which... More 33 Images 6 Videos -
Pacific sharpnose shark (Rhizoprionodon longurio)
Information on the Pacific sharpnose shark is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Broadnose sevengill shark (Notorynchus cepedianus)
A large-bodied, powerful species, the broadnose sevengill shark can be distinguished from most other sharks by the fact that it possesses... More 4 Images 1 Video -
Brazilian free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis)
A member of the Molossidae family, the Brazilian free-tailed bat has the characteristic mouse-like tail protruding beyond the flight... More 5 Images 7 Videos -
Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana)
The southern stingray is adapted for life on the sea bed. The flattened, diamond-shaped body has sharp corners, making it more angular than... More 16 Images 2 Videos -
Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis)
The largest of the small spotted cats, the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is one of the best known and most common cat species in its range... More 23 Images 8 Videos -
Grey fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)
Information on the grey fox is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 3 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 -
Striped guitarfish (Zapteryx exasperata)
In common with other guitarfish, the head and pectoral fins of the striped guitarfish are fused, forming a broad triangular-shaped disc... More 13 Images 1 Video
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