Animals
Whether they’re finned or scaled, deep-sea swimmers or treetop dwellers, each one of the thousands of animals at the National Aquarium has a unique story to tell.
Australian Whipray (Himantura australis)
Its tail can be up to three times the length of its body
Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni)
These fish hide among the spines of sea urchins for protection.
Barramundi (Lates calcarifer)
A large, silver fish that changes sex as it grows.
Black Drum (Pogonias cromis)
Black drums are known for their percussive sounds.
Black Grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci)
Black groupers are born female
Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus)
These sharks can grow up to 6 feet long.
Bleeding Heart Tetra (Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma)
This tropical freshwater fish is adapted to living in slightly acidic water.
Blind Cavefish (Astyanax mexicanus)
Blind cavefish cannot see and usually don't have eyes.
Blue Blubber Jelly (Catostylus mosaicus)
The blue blubber jelly feeds primarily on zooplankton.