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Latest taxonomic update 28 February 2026: Revision of the Plectranthias genus
Currently working on: sorting pictures
Most recent additions:
Guayaquil great green macaw (Ara ambiguus guayaquilensis)
North Andean red brocket (Mazama rufina)
Proboscis bat (Rhynchonycteris naso)
Slate-colored hawk (Buteogallus schistaceus)
Double-toothed kite (Harpagus bidentatus bidentatus)
Ecuadorian coati (Nasua nasua manium)
Sungrebe (Heliornis fulica)
Ornate pimelodus (Pimelodus ornatus)
Flathead pimelodid (Megalonema platycephalum)
South American darter (Anhinga anhinga anhinga)
Monk saki (Pithecia monachus)
Eastern lowland olingo (Bassaricyon alleni)
Wermuth’s toadhead turtle (Mesoclemmys wermuthi)
Hairy saki (Pithecia hirsuta)
Black-collared hawk (Busarellus nigricollis)
Six-tubercled Amazon River turtle (Podocnemis sextuberculata)
Ecuadorian squirrel monkey (Saimiri macrodon)
Red-legged cormorant (Poikilocarbo gaimardi)
Chilean turkey vulture (Cathartes aura jota)
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)