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Latest taxonomic update 28 February 2026: Revision of the Plectranthias genus
Currently working on: sorting pictures
Most recent additions:
Redspotted catshark (Schroederichthys chilensis)
Humboldt's hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus humboldtii)
Long-tailed meadowlark (Leistes loyca loyca)
Plumbeous rail (Pardirallus sanguinolentus)
White-backed stilt (Himantopus mexicanus melanurus)
Orange-backed troupial (Icterus croconotus)
Brazilian flounder (Paralichthys orbignyanus)
Smallnose fanskate (Sympterygia bonapartii)
Sooty-fronted spinetail (Synallaxis frontalis frontalis)
Masked gnatcatcher (Polioptila dumicola dumicola)
Hooded capuchin (Sapajus cay)
Amazon kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona)
Southern Stygian owl (Asio stygius stygius)
Common potoo (Nyctibius griseus griseus)
Campo flicker (Colaptes campestris campestris)
Giant cowbird (Molothrus oryzivorus oryzivorus)
Southern spotted rail (Pardirallus maculatus maculatus)
White-eared opossum (Didelphis albiventris)
Brazilian cownose ray (Rhinoptera brasiliensis)
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)