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Latest taxonomic update 28 February 2026: Revision of the Plectranthias genus
Currently working on: sorting pictures
Most recent additions:
Fat oscar (Astronotus crassipinnis)
Southern swallow-tailed kite (Elanoides forficatus yetapa)
Scaly-naped amazon (Amazona mercenarius mercenarius)
Red-billed parrot (Pionus sordidus corallinus)
Beni anaconda (Eunectes beniensis)
Southern Amazon red squirrel (Sciurus spadiceus steinbachi)
Green-backed firecrown (Sephanoides sephaniodes)
Southern pied-billed grebe (Podilymbus podiceps antarcticus)
Red-gartered coot (Fulica armillata)
Southern huemul (Hippocamelus bisulcus)
Southern guiña (Leopardus guigna guigna)
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)
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)