by Joe Rowlett | Oct 27, 2023 | Fish, Science
“Yellowtail Damselfish” C. parasema Range: Philippines north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Sabah, Java Sea, Flores Etymology: Greek “streamer”, allegedly in reference to the pale tail Size: 5cm Aquarium Rarity: Abundant ID: Entirely blue, except for a bright yellow... by Joe Rowlett | Oct 25, 2023 | Fish, Science
“Springer’s Damselfish” C. springeri Range: Indonesia, though likely absent from the Java Sea and Sumatra. Etymology: After ichthyologist Dr. Victor Springer of the Smithsonian Size: 5cm Aquarium Rarity: Common ID: Mostly blue, with little black... by Joe Rowlett | Oct 23, 2023 | Fish, Science
Damselfishes are usually thought of as a cheap staple of the aquarium trade, more often treated as “starter fish” than desirable species in their own right. But such prejudices belie the fascinating evolutionary story these fishes have to... by Robert Loren | Jan 23, 2023 | Corals
Although corals are considered one of the earliest, most primitive animal groups on the planet, the stony corals that grace our reef aquariums with color and vibrance actually arose later than some of us have been led to believe.… by Admin | Sep 11, 2018 | Science
New fossil evidence shows that at least one early turtle relative evolved their characteristic beaks before their shells, according to a report in...
