Discordipinna filamentosa is an incredible new species of nano goby
Discordipinna filamentosa was formally described by I-Shiung Chen et al in the journal Zootaxa from specimens collected in the deepwaters of Kumejima, Ryukyu Islands Japan. Formerly known as Discordipinna sp.1, the beautiful Discordipinna filamentosa is only the second member of the genus joining the little spikefin goby, Discordipinna griessingeri. Like its congener, Discordipinna filamentosa is super tiny, with the Read More
Discordipinna spikefin goby, video of unique, fin-flaring behavior
Discordipinna griessengeri, the spikefin goby, is an amazing diminutive reef fish which many people know about, but few have really gotten to know what makes this species (and the genus) so fascinating. Topping the scale at just about one inch for the largest honkin specimens if you account for it’s personality, the spikefin goby is Read More