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The Evolution and Biogeography of Stonogobiops – Part 5

by Joe Rowlett | Jul 31, 2015 | Fish, Photography, Science

Stonogobiops & Myersina: In Evolutionary Context The full extent of speciation in this diverse group of gobies is only now coming to light. We still need scientific descriptions for the many poorly known variants, and further exploration to discover the many...

The Evolution and Biogeography of Stonogobiops – Part 4

by Joe Rowlett | Jul 30, 2015 | Fish, Photography, Science

Girdled Shrimpgoby (undescribed species) This species is documented in Allen & Erdmann’s Reef Fishes of the East Indies, but I have failed to find a single photograph of it online. It is reported from depths of 3-20m on mud bottoms in Bali, North Sulawesi, West...

The Evolution and Biogeography of Stonogobiops – Part 3

by Joe Rowlett | Jul 29, 2015 | Fish, Photography, Science

Yasha Goby (Stonogobiops yasha) First, a brief etyomology interlude, as the origins of the name “Yasha” is an interesting story. The first specimens to be discovered were found in Japan, where they were given the local name...

The Evolution and Biogeography of Stonogobiops – Part 2

by Joe Rowlett | Jul 28, 2015 | Fish, Photography, Science

Yellownose Shrimpgoby (S. xanthorhinica) A common goby throughout the Western Pacific, this is one of the most frequently encountered species offered in the aquarium trade. It can be found in water as shallow as three meters, and its range likely includes all of the...

The Evolution and Biogeography of Stonogobiops – Part 1

by Joe Rowlett | Jul 27, 2015 | Fish, Photography, Science

The shrimpgobies of the genus Stonogobiops are a common sight in any aquarium store, with species oftentimes selling for not much more than the cost of a cheap damselfish. Because of this, it might come as a surprise to learn that the half-dozen species that comprise...

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