The Anemonefishes of El Fooser
The Bolognese artist Enrico Fuser is a modern master of aquatic art. Working under the pseudonym El Fooser, he has produced an oeuvre devoted to the ocean, remarkable... Read more.
Cirrhilabrus cyanogularis, the “Sailfin Fairy Wrasse” Has A New Name
It’s been far too long since we last welcomed a new fairy wrasse into the taxonomic world. Until today, the most recent addition happened way back in December,... Read more.
Heteroconger fugax, An Unexpected New Species Of Garden Eel
It’s been nearly a decade since the world has been introduced to a new species of garden eel. The large colonies formed by these fishes tend to be easily noticed,... Read more.
Abudefduf nigrimargo, the Sergeant Majors Have A New Species
The Abudefduf damselfishes are a challenging group in many ways. Aquarists know these to be some of the meanest of pomacentrids, but these fishes can be just as... Read more.
First Live Images Of A Very Rare Anemone, Thalassianthus hypnoides
[EDIT: This article originally identified this specimen as T. dendrophora. That was likely incorrect. After reviewing the literature for this genus a second time,... Read more.
This Anemone Is A Very Convincing Xenia Mimic
Truth be told, the first time that I saw this photograph I was completely fooled. Surely it had to be a soft coral of some sort… those large fluffy polyps must... Read more.
Conglomeratusclera Is The Fun New Name For “Blue Xenia”
The taxonomy of xeniid corals has in recent years become almost indecipherable. Thanks to the increased use of genetic sequencing and SEM microscopy, we now have... Read more.
An Astoundingly Rare Hybrid Surgeonfish From Dynasty Marine
A general rule among most hybrids is that the two parent species need to be closely related to produce progeny. We see this maxim pop up again and again among reef... Read more.
The Sexy Shrimp Is A (Sexy) Species Complex
Thor amboinensis, the Sexy Shrimp, is a colorful and highly erotic crustacean familiar to aquarists and divers alike, beloved for the sensual manner with which it... Read more.
John Whitchurch Bennett’s Forgotten Reef Fish Masterpiece
The 19th century was an extraordinarily prolific period for the study of coral reef biodiversity, but the names and accomplishments of the pioneering naturalists... Read more.