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Latest taxonomic update 19 September 2025: Revision of Toxotes
Currently working on: sorting pictures
10 most recent additions:
Purple fin hillstream loach (Pseudogastromyzon laticeps)
Bicuda (Boulengerella cuvieri)
Three spot mouse catfish (Tenellus trimaculatus)
Orange-tail payara (Hydrolycus tatauaia)
Forktail loach (Vaillantella maassi)
Freshwater snake-eel (Lamnostoma kampeni)
Reticulate unicornfish (Naso reticulatus)
Ecuadorian great horned owl (Bubo virginianus nigrescens)
Chinese collared scops-owl (Otus lettia erythrocampe)
Asian barred owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides)
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)