A Colorful New Species of Mesophotic Dragonet

New species of dragonet get scientifically described on a fairly regular basis these days, with this year alone yielding three additions to the nearly 200 recognized taxa. Most are fairly dull in appearance and unlikely to ever make their way into a reef tank, but the...

A Field Guide To Scooter Dragonets (Synchiropus)

Despite their considerable popularity amongst aquarists, the Scooter Dragonets remain some of the most frequently misidentified and misunderstood of marine fishes. Even the group’s common name in the aquarium trade—“Scooter Blennies”—is a misnomer, as these fishes are...