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.
Green-and-Gold Tanager (Tangara schrankii)
This bird is one of nearly 390 species of tanagers, all endemic to Central and South America.
Greenside Darter (Etheostoma blennioides)
Greenside darters can live for up to five years.
Harlequin Tuskfish (Choerodon fasciatus)
The stunning harlequin tuskfish usually has eight pairs of alternating orange, blue, and white bands on its body and prominent sharp, blue teeth.
Hermit Crabs (Decapoda)
Hermit crabs are surprisingly social creatures.
Horn Shark (Heterodontus francisci)
The horn shark gets its name from the short venomous "horn" in front of each of its dorsal fins.
Humphead Wrasse (Cheilinus undulates)
Is one of the largest fish found in coral reefs.
Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus)
Hyacinth macaws are one of the largest species of parrot.
Irwin's Turtle (Elseya irwini)
This species was first discovered in the early 1990s by Steve Irwin, the late Crocodile Hunter, and his father, Bob Irwin.
Japanese Sea Nettle (Chrysaora pacifica)
This sea nettle can be found in the Pacific Ocean near Japan.