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.
Spotted Unicornfish (Naso maculatus)
Adult spotted unicornfish can be anywhere from bluish-gray to olive-brown in color.
Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis)
This species has been Maryland's state fish since 1965.
Striped Blenny (Chasmodes bosquianus)
Striped blennies are carnivorous little fish.
Striped Burrfish (Chilomycterus schoepfi)
Burrfish are covered with short, heavy spines that are always erect.
Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias)
When threatened, these birds spread their wings and exhibit very large eyespots.
Swainson's Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus)
In their native habitat, lorikeets' vibrant colors provide the perfect camouflage.
Tasselled Wobbegong (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon)
The tasselled wobbegong is a bottom-dwelling carpet shark with a wide, flat body and head.
Turquoise Tanager (Tangara mexicana)
The turquoise tanager is a brightly colored bird with a strikingly blue face and breast and yellow or white underside.
Upside-Down Jelly (Cassiopea xamachana)
This jelly looks more like a flower blooming on the seafloor than a typical jelly.