A Few More Major Changes In LPS Taxonomy
Over the past decade, researchers investigating the genetics of coral evolution came to a startling conclusion—the traditional classification used for stony corals,... Read more.
Micromussa pacifica, The Newly Described Mini Scoly
In the last few years, Western Australia has been exporting a curious little coral whose true identity has been something of a mystery. In outward appearance, its... Read more.
Micromussa indiana, A Newly Described Species of Colorful LPS Coral
There’s been a monumental effort in recent years to revise and reclassify the taxonomy of brain corals, and, in a recently published paper, this ongoing work has... Read more.
Thanks Obama! A New Tosanoides Anthias From Hawaii
As Barack Obama’s presidency comes to a close, one of his most lasting legacies will no doubt be his commitment to environmental conservation. Earlier this year,... Read more.
Rarely Seen Pufferfish Canthigaster supramacula Collected From West Africa
The sharpnose pufferfishes (Canthigaster) are a diverse lot, with dozens of species scattered across the world’s tropical waters. While a handful of taxa regularly... Read more.
Rare Video Illustrates The Unique Mimicry Of Jamal’s Dottyback
Some incredible new footage was recently shared, highlighting a remarkable case of mimicry found in a very poorly known species of dottyback—Manonichthys jamali.... Read more.
Top Ten Fish Discoveries of 2016
On Monday, I counted down a top ten list of new reef fishes described in the last year, and in this list we’ll be reminiscing over a few more of 2016’s biggest... Read more.
Top Ten New Fish Species From 2016
2016 is just about over, and, looking back, it’s clear that the taxonomists of the world have been quite busy. New species of coral reef fish seemed to appear... Read more.
Twin Fangblenny (Meiacanthus geminatus) Collected In Philippines
Meiacanthus geminatus, known commonly as the Twin Fangblenny, is an unusual species that’s making a rare appearance thanks to RVS Fishworld. With its sleek lines... Read more.
The Hinomaru Perchlet (Plectranthias takasei) Described From Japan
From the land of the rising sun comes a colorful new species of reef fish that is sure to be the envy of many aquarists. Though only just described scientifically,... Read more.