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Calliergon giganteum, the giant spearmoss, giant calliergon moss, or arctic moss, is an aquatic plant found on lake beds in tundra regions.
January 15, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Calliergon giganteum, the giant spearmoss, giant calliergon moss, or arctic moss, is an aquatic plant found on lake beds in tundra regions.
A bumblebee goby (Brachygobius doriae) in an aquarium. 🐠
Photo by Sven Kullander (CC BY-SA 4.0 license; no changes made).
Photo by Sven Kullander (CC BY-SA 4.0 license; no changes made).
January 15, 2026 at 3:32 PM
A bumblebee goby (Brachygobius doriae) in an aquarium. 🐠
Photo by Sven Kullander (CC BY-SA 4.0 license; no changes made).
Photo by Sven Kullander (CC BY-SA 4.0 license; no changes made).
Botrychium pallidum, the pale moonwort, is a species of segregate fern in the Ophioglossaceae family.
January 14, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Botrychium pallidum, the pale moonwort, is a species of segregate fern in the Ophioglossaceae family.
The false gharial, also known by the names Malayan gharial, Sunda gharial and tomistoma, is a freshwater crocodilian of the family Gavialidae native to Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra and Java.
January 13, 2026 at 9:48 PM
The false gharial, also known by the names Malayan gharial, Sunda gharial and tomistoma, is a freshwater crocodilian of the family Gavialidae native to Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra and Java.
The blue notho, or Patrizi's notho is a species of killifish in the family Nothobranchiidae.
January 12, 2026 at 9:48 PM
The blue notho, or Patrizi's notho is a species of killifish in the family Nothobranchiidae.
Salminus brasiliensis, also known as the golden dorado, dorado, river tiger, dourado, or jaw characin, is a large, predatory characiform freshwater fish found in central and east-central South America.
January 11, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Salminus brasiliensis, also known as the golden dorado, dorado, river tiger, dourado, or jaw characin, is a large, predatory characiform freshwater fish found in central and east-central South America.
The salt and pepper catfish, or dwarf cory, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Corydoradinae, the corys, of the family Callichthyidae, the armored catfishes.
January 8, 2026 at 9:48 PM
The salt and pepper catfish, or dwarf cory, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Corydoradinae, the corys, of the family Callichthyidae, the armored catfishes.
Nuphar microphylla is a perennial, rhizomatous, aquatic herb found in North America.
January 7, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Nuphar microphylla is a perennial, rhizomatous, aquatic herb found in North America.
The Balkan terrapin or western Caspian terrapin is a species of terrapin in the family Geoemydidae.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:48 PM
The Balkan terrapin or western Caspian terrapin is a species of terrapin in the family Geoemydidae.
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The saddle-backed Mauritius giant tortoise is an extinct species of giant tortoise in the family Testudinidae.
January 5, 2026 at 9:47 PM
The saddle-backed Mauritius giant tortoise is an extinct species of giant tortoise in the family Testudinidae.
Thoracocharax stellatus, the silver hatchetfish, spotfin hatchetfish, spotted hatchetfish or platinum hatchetfish, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Gasteropelecidae, the freshwater hatchet fishes.
January 4, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Thoracocharax stellatus, the silver hatchetfish, spotfin hatchetfish, spotted hatchetfish or platinum hatchetfish, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Gasteropelecidae, the freshwater hatchet fishes.
D'Orbigny's slider or the black-bellied slider, commonly known in Brazil as tartaruga-tigre or tartaruga-tigre-d'água, is a species of water turtle in the family Emydidae.
January 3, 2026 at 9:46 PM
D'Orbigny's slider or the black-bellied slider, commonly known in Brazil as tartaruga-tigre or tartaruga-tigre-d'água, is a species of water turtle in the family Emydidae.
Citharinus citharus, commonly called moonfish or mleke, is a species of lutefish from tropical Africa.
January 1, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Citharinus citharus, commonly called moonfish or mleke, is a species of lutefish from tropical Africa.
A rainbow shiner (Notropis chrosomus) at the Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden. 🐠
Photo by H. Zell (CC BY-SA 3.0 license; no changes made).
Photo by H. Zell (CC BY-SA 3.0 license; no changes made).
January 1, 2026 at 3:31 PM
A rainbow shiner (Notropis chrosomus) at the Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden. 🐠
Photo by H. Zell (CC BY-SA 3.0 license; no changes made).
Photo by H. Zell (CC BY-SA 3.0 license; no changes made).
The green swordtail is a species of freshwater/brackish fish in family Poeciliidae of order Cyprinodontiformes.
![The species green swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii; IPA pronounciation for Latin: [ksɪ'foːfɔrʊs hɛleːrɪɪ]). (alt text from Wikimedia)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wpgcnaioihgxppnfut5dxtr7/bafkreihsni7uxxwqqflttzhlvnpscfhdogtvn3dsj3wrq4puvyxivzxjfu@jpeg)
December 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The green swordtail is a species of freshwater/brackish fish in family Poeciliidae of order Cyprinodontiformes.
The dusky millions fish,, also known as the caudo, the leopardfish or the one-spot livebearer, is a species of fish native eastern and southern Brazil, northern Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
December 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The dusky millions fish,, also known as the caudo, the leopardfish or the one-spot livebearer, is a species of fish native eastern and southern Brazil, northern Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
Hoge's sideneck turtle (Ranacephala hogei) is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae.
December 29, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Hoge's sideneck turtle (Ranacephala hogei) is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae.
A female marbled rock crab (Pachygrapsus marmoratus). 🦀
Photo by George Chernilevsky (Public Domain license; no changes made).
Photo by George Chernilevsky (Public Domain license; no changes made).
December 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A female marbled rock crab (Pachygrapsus marmoratus). 🦀
Photo by George Chernilevsky (Public Domain license; no changes made).
Photo by George Chernilevsky (Public Domain license; no changes made).
The European pond turtle, also called commonly the European pond terrapin and the European pond tortoise, is a species of long-living freshwater turtle in the family Emydidae.
December 28, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The European pond turtle, also called commonly the European pond terrapin and the European pond tortoise, is a species of long-living freshwater turtle in the family Emydidae.
Pyrrhulina australis is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Lebiasinidae, which includes the pencilfishes, splash tetras and related fishes.
December 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Pyrrhulina australis is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Lebiasinidae, which includes the pencilfishes, splash tetras and related fishes.
The serrated tortoise German: Kalahari-Strahlenschildkröte is a species of tortoise that occurs in the Kalahari Desert regions of southern Africa.
December 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The serrated tortoise German: Kalahari-Strahlenschildkröte is a species of tortoise that occurs in the Kalahari Desert regions of southern Africa.
Dendropsophus sarayacuensis, Shreve's Sarayacu treefrog or the clown tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae.
December 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Dendropsophus sarayacuensis, Shreve's Sarayacu treefrog or the clown tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae.
The Caspian turtle, also known as the striped-neck terrapin, is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae (=Bataguridae).
December 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Caspian turtle, also known as the striped-neck terrapin, is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae (=Bataguridae).
Amolops larutensis is a species of frog in the family Ranidae that is found in the Malay Peninsula from southernmost Thailand to Malaysia; records further north probably represent A.
December 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Amolops larutensis is a species of frog in the family Ranidae that is found in the Malay Peninsula from southernmost Thailand to Malaysia; records further north probably represent A.
Pristimantis medemi is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae.
December 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Pristimantis medemi is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae.