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.
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.
Is a large pufferfish that ranges in color from olive to brown with a pale underside.
Its tail can be up to three times the length of its body
Roughtail stingrays are named for the thorny plates, or tubercles, that run along the outer part of their body and base of their tail.
This shark is easily recognized by its pointed snout and mouthful of narrow, pointed teeth, which are always visible.
These sharks have a large first dorsal fin, large pectoral fins and a mid-dorsal ridge.
The ibis gets its bright pink color from pigments in its food.
Sea stars are mostly carnivorous and prey on mollusks.
Arowana feed on fish found close to the surface.
These tortoises can live for more than 50 years.