Rhinogobius maxillivirgatus is a newly described Goby species from China. They only live in a small tributary of the Changjiang River.
New species: Rhinogobius maxillivirgatus
14 April 2018
Published by John
Tag: New species
New species: Cirrhilabrus greeni
27 December 2017
Published by John
A new wrasse species has been described: Cirrhilabrus greeni. This small wrasse originates from the Timor Sea, Northern Territory Australia. As many wrasses this species has very striking colours.
New Species: Brachychalcinus reisi
15 December 2017
Published by John
A new species has been described in the Characidae family, sub-familiy Stethaprioninae: Brachychalcinus reisi. They originate from the tributaries of Rio Curuá in Brasil.
New species: Corydoras hephaestus
25 November 2017
Published by John
Corydoras hephaestus was only discovered in 2014 and described in 2017. A beautiful Corydoras species with a black body and red dorsal and caudal fin.
New species: Navigobius kaguya – Kaguya’s dartfish
19 November 2017
Published by John
A new saltwater goby has been described: Navigobius kaguya. A small goby from Japan and the Philippines.