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Red-necked grebe
This species’ grey “cheeks” contrast with the black at the top of its head. Spiky black feathers form two crests at the top of the head, one on each side.
ClassBirdsOrderPodicipediformesFamilyPodicipedidae -
Redtail catfish, pirarara
Known as the pirarara in Brazil, the redtail catfish has a large head and wide mouth that bears three pairs of long barbels (two pairs below the mouth and one above).
ClassOsteichthyes (bony fish)OrderSiluriformesFamilyPimelodidae -
Ripsaw catfish
The ripsaw catfish is a large fish, in fact, it is the largest member of the Doradidae family. It has a robust body, especially the anterior part, and is dark grey, almost black in colour.
ClassOsteichthyes (bony fish)OrderSiluriformesFamilyDoradidés -
Roseate spoonbill
The roseate spoonbill is a large pale pink bird with long red legs. It has a long, flat bill that is spatulate at the tip. It has a bare greenish head, reddish wing patches and a white neck.
ClassBirdsOrderPelecaniformesFamilyThreskiornithidae -
Royal panaque
The royal panaque has light yellow horizontal bands on its body that may be in a range of shapes, long or short, wide or narrow, broken, etc.
ClassOsteichthyes (bony fish)OrderSiluriformesFamilyLoricariidae -
Ruddy turnstone
Both sexes of this bird are identical.
ClassBirdsOrderCharadriiformesFamilyScolopacidae -
Rufous-collared sparrow
ClassBirdsOrderPasseriformesFamilyEmberizidae -
Rugose anemone
This marine animal is generally a pale beige colour. Its tubular body is covered with hemispherical tubercules (bumps). Tentacles surround its mouth, which is located on the top of its body.
ClassAnthozoaOrderActiniariaFamilyHormathiidae -
Rummy-nose tetra
The rummy-nose tetra is easily identifiable thanks to the bright red mark that extends from the tip of the “nose” and the front of the gill covers.
ClassOsteichthyes (bony fish)OrderCharaciformesFamilyCharacidae -
Scarlet ibis
This large bird has a long down-curved bill. Its feathers are glossy scarlet, except on the wing tips, which are marked with black. Its feet and face are pink.
ClassBirdsOrderPelecaniformesFamilyThreskiornithidae