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.
Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)
Cockatiels are the smallest birds in the cockatoo family.
Crevalle Jack (Caranx hippos)
This fish can be found in salt and brackish water, depending on its life stage.
Death Adder (Acanthophis praelongus)
Lures its prey using the tip of its tail as bait.
Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin)
This species is Maryland's state reptile.
Electric Eel (Electrophorus electricus)
Electric eels can produce up to 600 volts.
Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus caninus)
They can reach over 6 feet in length.
Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)
A juvenile looks emperor angelfish so different from an adult that it was once believed to be a different type of angelfish.
Fourspot Flounder (Hippoglossina oblonga)
This species of flatfish buries itself in sand to hide from predators and prey.
Freshwater Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
Freshwater angelfish are one of the most recognizable tropical fish.