You know why Pterapogon kauderni is called the Banggai cardinalfish? Because originally it was found only around the Banggai Islands of Sulawesi, Indonesia. After several years of reported sightings of banggai cardinalfish a long way from home, the snapshot above…
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Octopus goes “Gilligan’s Island” making a home out of coconut shells
In a scene more reminiscent of a Gilligan’s Island, octopuses are caught on film digging up discarded coconut shells from the ocean floor and scampering away with their booty to build shelters that would have made “The Professor†proud. The…
Elongate Dottyback (Pseudochromis elongatus) now available from ORA
ORA announced for the month of December that they now have the Elongate Dottyback (Pseudochromis elongatus) available to fine retailers across the world. ORA has been on a tear lately with new fish being breed at their facilities and…
Banggai Cardinalfish Pterapogon kaunderni saltwater fish profile
The Banggai cardinalfish are one of the more popular saltwater fish for the aquarium hobby. It looks similar to the freshwater angelfish with its silver and black coloration. The bottom and top of the caudal peduncle have a black stripe…
