by Joe Rowlett | Dec 16, 2015 | Fish, Science
M. crinitus, lineatus & naevius These three species share much in common with M. abditus, including a propensity for shallow-water coastal reefs. Were it not for their common presence in Melanesia, it would be easy to presume these two formed a single... by Joe Rowlett | Dec 15, 2015 | Fish, Science
M. vittatus, luteus, abruptus, vicinus & geminatus This quintumvirate of West Pacific fishes is easily recognized by the single (or double) stripe running along the length of the body and the short pelvic fins (which are elongated in the males of most other... by Joe Rowlett | Dec 14, 2015 | Fish, Science
M. atrodorsalis, oualanensis, tongaensis, smithi, fraseri, mossambicus & nigrolineatus The atrodorsalis species complex represents the only widespread Indo-Pacific species group in the genus and is comprised of numerous endemic taxa, both scientifically described... by Joe Rowlett | Dec 13, 2015 | Fish, Science
M. bundoon, procne & reticulatus There are two major clades which are recognizable by the lack of prominent stripes along the body, as well as frequently possessing a diagonal line extending from the eye to the dorsal... by Joe Rowlett | Dec 12, 2015 | Fish, Science
M. grammistes & kamoharai Identifiable by a unique pectoral fin spot and the comblike extensions of the caudal fin, this pair of species exhibits an interesting biogeographical puzzle. The Striped Fangblenny...
