Amano Shrimp

Invertebrates > Decapods

The Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata), formerly known as Caridina japonica, is a celebrated freshwater caridean shrimp native to the pristine, rocky mountain streams of Japan. Immortalized internationally by pioneering Japanese aquascaper Takashi Amano for its...

Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula

Invertebrates > Arachnids

The Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula (Grammostola pulchripes), historically known as Grammostola aureostriata, is a large, docile New World tarantula native to the expansive Gran Chaco region of South America. Famous among arachnologists for its impressive size, calm...

Ivantsoff’s Blue-eye

Fish > Atheriniformes

Ivantsoff’s Blue-eye (Pseudomugil ivantsoffi) is an exquisite nano-fish endemic to the pristine rainforest streams of south-central New Guinea. Celebrated for its piercing cobalt-blue irises, diaphanous golden-amber body, and spectacular wing-like dorsal and...

Gulf Saratoga

Fish > Osteoglossiformes

The Gulf Saratoga (Scleropages jardinii), often celebrated as the northern saratoga or Australian arowana, is an ancient, surface-hunting freshwater fish native to the pristine tropical waterways of northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Belonging to the...

Louisiade Bow-fingered Gecko

Reptiles > Lizards

The Louisiade Bow-fingered Gecko (Cyrtodactylus louisiadensis) is a spectacular, giant bent-toed gecko endemic to the remote tropical islands of the Louisiade Archipelago in eastern Papua New Guinea. Distinguished by its striking dark brown and gold dorsal crossbands,...