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Latest taxonomic update 26 June 2026: Orb-weaver spiders
Currently working on: sorting pictures
Most recent additions:
Mexican song sparrow (Melospiza melodia mexicana)
Lake Lerma salamander (Ambystoma lermaense)
Belize coyote (Canis latrans goldmani)
North American ocelot (Leopardus pardalis pardalis)
Yucatán black howler monkey (Alouatta pigra)
Chiapas spectacled caiman (Caiman crocodilus chiapasius)
Isthmian dwarf boa (Ungaliophis continentalis)
Tzotzil montane pit viper (Cerrophidion tzotzilorum)
Green rat snake (Senticolis triaspis intermedia)
Northern resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno mocinno)
Chiapan beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum alvarezi)
Mexican black agouti (Dasyprocta mexicana)
Green lynx spider (Peucetia viridans)
Mexican hairy dwarf porcupine (Coendou mexicanus)
Amazonian royal flycatcher (Onychorhynchus coronatus castelnaui)
Peruvian tree-rat (Toromys rhipidurus)
Northern Central American cacomistle (Bassariscus sumichrasti variabilis)
Crested goby (Lophogobius cyprinoides)
Sargassum pipefish (Syngnathus pelagicus)
Spotted trunkfish (Lactophrys bicaudalis)
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)