Wildlife near you
Set your location or search any U.S. city or ZIP code to find 50 frequently observed critters nearby.
A field guide in your pocket
Discover the wild
around you.
Find nearby wildlife, capture real-world encounters, and fill a personal Dex with the creatures you meet.
See how it worksComing soon to the App Store
- 1,170
- U.S. creatures
- 50
- nearby picks
- 290
- pet breeds
Nearby species
On-device ID
How it works
Your next discovery
is already nearby.
Critterdex combines a nationwide wildlife catalog with location-aware rankings and on-device recognition.
Capture & identify
Take a photo, review on-device suggestions, and confirm the species before adding it to your Dex.
Build your Dex
Track captured and uncaptured insects, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids.
Learn as you explore
See real photography, scientific names, habitats, active times, observation counts, and field notes.
Explore responsibly
Get closer to nature.
Not too close.
Critterdex is made to encourage curiosity without disturbing wildlife. Keep a safe distance and leave every habitat as you found it.
Your data
Wildlife discovery without hidden tracking.
Photos and captures remain on your device by default. Our dedicated policy explains accounts, optional training contributions, exact location sharing, retention, and deletion in plain language.
Read the privacy policy