by Joe Rowlett | Aug 28, 2023 | Fish
An unusual dragonet recently turned up in the Philippines, and it’s leaving fish nerds around the world scratching their heads. While at first glance this might seem like your typical Ruby Dragonet, there is a lot going on here that doesn’t quite make... by Joe Rowlett | Oct 3, 2016 | Fish, Science
The Ruby Red Dragonet is a stunning and mysterious fish. It was only in 2013 that this brilliantly colored species was first detected, and since that time it has gone on to become one of the most popular callionymids among... by Joe Rowlett | Aug 11, 2016 | Fish, Science
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... by Joe Rowlett | May 23, 2016 | Fish, Science
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...
