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.
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.
Giant South American River Turtle (Podocnemis expansa)
The giant South American river turtle is one of the largest freshwater turtles in the world.
Giant Waxy Tree Frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor)
These frogs prevent themselves from drying out by wiping wax over their bodies.
Green Moray Eel (Gymnothorax funebris)
The yellow tint of the mucus that covers its body gives the fish its namesake green color.