Largetooth Cookiecutter Shark

Fish > Sharks

The Largetooth Cookiecutter Shark (Isistius plutodus) is one of the most extraordinary, fear-inducing miniature predators in the world ocean. Belonging to the sleeper dogfish family (Dalatiidae), this rare deep-sea squaliform possesses the largest teeth proportional...

Bramble Shark

Fish > Squaliformes

The Bramble Shark (Echinorhinus brucus) is an extraordinary and rarely seen deep-water squaliform shark inhabiting the bathyal slopes of the global ocean. Named for the conspicuous, thorn-like denticles scattered irregularly across its body, this sluggish...

Carvalho’s Surinam Toad

Amphibians > Pipidae & Tongueless Toads

Carvalho’s Surinam Toad (Pipa carvalhoi) is a highly specialized, entirely aquatic anuran native to the harsh semi-arid Caatinga scrublands and Atlantic Forest borders of northeastern Brazil. Named in honor of the renowned Brazilian herpetologist Antenor Leitão...
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