This fish species can withstand acidic water with low amounts of oxygen. Swamp darters are a small fish species with long, olive-brown bodies. They have darker, irregular spotting from their face to ...

These fish only live for around two years. These fish are native to Florida and can be found in shaded, highly vegetated habitats along the eastern and western coasts of the United States. Bluefin ...

Females of this species are slightly larger than their male counterparts. They can grow to 2.05 inches (5.2 centimeters) long. The sailfin molly can live in fresh, brackish or salt water environments.

Peninsula newts can grow up to 4.88 inches (12.4 centimeters) long. In Florida's peninsula, these newts can be found in small bodies of freshwater like ponds, ditches, marshes and lakes. Peninsula ...

These salamanders create clicking and yelping sounds to communicate with other members of their species. Lesser sirens live in freshwater environments like wetlands, swamps, ponds and streams ...

These fish migrate offshore to spawn in large groups before returning to more shallow, coastal environments. Striped mullet sift through the top layer of sand for debris, algae and small crustaceans.

Black crappies eat in the early morning between midnight and 2:00am. Exclusively found in the eastern half of the United States, black crappies live in clear water environments, ponds, lakes and ...

Mote scientists work with many of these species to learn more about their roles in marine ecosystems and how to conserve their populations. You can even visit some of these species at Mote! Click on ...

Target rock shrimp can swim up to 456 feet (139 meters) deep. Rock shrimp get their name from their extremely hard exoskeletons. This species can range in color from red and gray to brown and black.

This fish can handle a wide range of temperatures — from 45.5 degrees Fahrenheit (7.5 Celsius) up to 89.6 Fahrenheit (32 Celsius), with extreme cold intervals. This eastern Pacific fish can be found ...

Juvenile sheep crabs cover their bodies with barnacles, algae and marine debris to protect themselves from predators. The sheep crab's carapace, or body section, can grow up to 9.6 inches (24.4 ...

Maiden gobies filter feed in sandy areas for potential prey, while simultaneously keeping their habitat clean. Maiden gobies have long, white bodies with irregular orange spotting from their gills to ...