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Latest taxonomic update 26 October 2025: Added the cockroaches
Currently working on: sorting pictures
Most recent additions:
Chinese termite (Reticulitermes sp. 'China')
Ivory spiky woodlice (Laureola sp. 'Ivory Spiky')
White-cheeked spider monkey (Ateles marginatus)
Black jumping ant (Harpegnathos alperti)
Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari)
Chola guitarfish (Pseudobatos percellens)
Kaapori capuchin (Cebus kaapori)
Pink tail Borneo hillstream loach (Gastromyzon sp. "SK1")
Taiwan mantis (Titanodula formosana)
Rhinoceros katydid (Copiphora rhinoceros)
Rose flame glassfish (Gymnochanda verae)
Hernandez's helmeted basilisk (Corytophanes hernandesii)
Greshoff's mormyrid (Marcusenius cf. greshoffii)
Albert's squeaker (Synodontis alberti)
Teardrop goby (Sicyopus multisquamatus)
Thai micro crab (Limnopilos naiyanetri)
Pom pom crab (Ptychognathus barbatus)
Pellegrin's ctenopoma (Ctenopoma pellegrini)
Firebelly wolf fish (Erythrinus sp. "Madre de Dios")
Spanish imperial eagle (Aquila adalberti)
White-edged betta (Betta albimarginata)
Wild animals are less wild and more human than many humans of this world. ~ Munia Khan
My name is Jo Kuyken. I'm a Belgian conservation photographer on a mission to document the highest possible species diversity. This site serves as my taxonomic catalogue, where I place pictures of the species I encounter during my adventures. I have started my work in 2017 and continue doing so as of today. I find myself competing with others who have far more resources, making it quite a challenge to see the animals that I do. In real life, I am an English & history teacher. I enjoy spending time with my friends and watching all kinds of movies and series. But obviously, I'm always on the lookout for interesting trips to see new species. I consider this database my personal Photo Ark. I hope you enjoy browsing this place. It is my life's work and my forever passion! Thank you for being here! ♥
Near Eastern fire salamander (Salamandra infraimmaculata infraimmaculata)