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.
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.
Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini)
This master of camouflage can quickly change the color and texture of its skin.
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.
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
The green sea turtle gets its name not from the color of its shell but from the greenish shade of its fat.