Eyeless catfish named for discoverer's daughter
You've just discovered a unique, eyeless catfish from the murky bottoms of the Amazon River. What do you do?
Plants & Animals
Mar 15, 2017
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Copeia
'Ghost snake' discovered in Madagascar
Researchers discovered a new snake species in Madagascar and named it "ghost snake" for its pale grey coloration and elusiveness. They found the ghost snake on a recently opened path within the well-traveled Ankarana National ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 2, 2016
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Researchers discover first sleeper goby cavefish in Western Hemisphere
Researchers have described a new genus and species of cavefish from Mexico - the Oaxaca Cave Sleeper. It has not been collected or seen in more than 20 years and lives in a cave system threatened by damming. Less than 0.5 ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 30, 2016
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New fish genus and species named for its red, fingerlike fins
After nearly 35 years, a color-changing fish known for its red "fingers" finally has a proper name.
Plants & Animals
Aug 5, 2015
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Scientists prove ground and tree salamanders have same diets
Salamanders spend the vast majority of their lives below ground and surface only for short periods of time and usually only on wet nights. When they do emerge, salamanders can be spotted not only on forest floors but also ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 4, 2014
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New species of giant Amazonian fish reported
(Phys.org) —A new species of the giant fish arapaima has been discovered from the central Amazon in Brazil, raising questions about what other species remain to be discovered and highlighting the potential for ecological ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 14, 2013
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ESF scientist rediscovers long-lost giant fish from Amazon
(Phys.org) —A professor at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has put aside nearly a century and a half of conventional wisdom with the rediscovery of a species of giant Amazonian fish whose existence ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 24, 2013
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New study shows river turtle species still suffers from past harvesting
(Phys.org)—University of Florida researchers studying river turtles in Missouri found populations of the northern map turtle have not recovered from harvesting in the 1970s.
Ecology
Sep 25, 2012
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