by Joe Rowlett | May 13, 2017 | Fish
Some new footage has just surfaced which showcases one of the most singularly beautiful species of fish to be described in recent years. Brianne’s Groppo (Grammatonotus brianne) is an uncommonly vibrant creature, sporting shades of purple and yellow which clearly...
by Joe Rowlett | Dec 12, 2016 | Fish, Science
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 on a weekly basis. Gobies, in particular, had a banner year, with an incredible fifteen...
by Joe Rowlett | Oct 4, 2016 | Fish, Science
The deep reefs of the West Pacific have revealed yet another brilliantly colored piscine jewel with the description of a new species of groppo, Grammatonotus brianne. This small group of mesophotic basslets is typically found at depths in excess of 100 meters, making...