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.
Moon Jelly (Aurelia aurita)
Their bells are luminous with a blue-grey transparent disk in the center and glowing, horseshoe-shaped organs.
Mouth Almighty (Glossamia aprion)
These fish are approximately 4 to 6 inches long.
Nurse Shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum)
The nurse shark is light yellowish-brown to dark brown, and some have small dark spots.
Pacific Sea Nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens)
Learn about Pacific sea nettle, including their habitat, diet, range and population status, and where you can find them at the National Aquarium.
Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus)
The shrimp’s own hard-shelled body is bursting with color—hues of bright red, green, orange and blue, and its forearms are covered in spots.
Percula Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)
Learn about percula clownfish, including their habitat, diet, range and population status, and where you can find them at the National Aquarium.
Pig-Nosed Turtle (Carettochelys insculpta)
The only freshwater turtle that has flippers like a sea turtle.
Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)
Porcupinefish range in color from olive to brown with a pale underside.
Reticulated Whiptail Ray (Himantura uarnak)
Its tail can be up to three times the length of its body