by xeniaforever | Sep 8, 2023 | Fish
A new study in February revealed that fish can recognize themselves in photographs! [1] Dr. Masanori Kohda of Osaka University, the study’s lead author said, “Much like humans, they can look at their face and say, ‘Oh, it’s... by Joe Rowlett | Sep 4, 2023 | Fish
There are only a handful of jawfishes that seem to be regularly collected for aquarists (Yellowheads and Bluespots… Duskys and Gold Specs… the occasional Chinstrap), but the genus Opistognathus, to which nearly every jawfish belongs, is enormous, currently... by AquaNerd | Sep 2, 2023 | Fish
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has proposed 4(d) rule NOAA–NMFS–2023–0099 which would ban the import or export of the Banggai cardinalfish into and out of the United States regardless of its source.… by Todd Gardner | Aug 29, 2023 | Fish
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a Long Island fish collecting update, largely because I no longer live there. But 2023 is turning out to be a special year for the tropical strays that spend a fleeting month or two in the waters of the northeastern US before they... by Joe Rowlett | Aug 28, 2023 | Fish
An unusual dragonet recently turned up in the Philippines, and it’s leaving fish nerds around the world scratching their heads. While at first glance this might seem like your typical Ruby Dragonet, there is a lot going on here that doesn’t quite make... by Joe Rowlett | Aug 21, 2023 | Fish
One of the most seldom seen members of the triggerfish family was recently collected for the aquarium trade—Abalistes filamentosus. In fact, this fish is so hard to find in the wild, it was only scientifically described in 2004, making it the only balistid species...
