Earth’s vertebrate diversity may be far richer than anyone realized. A sweeping analysis of more than 300 studies suggests that for every known fish, bird, reptile, amphibian, or mammal species, there ...

A new blind fish species, Gitchak nakana, discovered in Assam, features a unique skull structure and translucent appearance.

A vampire hedgehog, a pygmy pipehorse and a "blob-headed" fish were among the hundreds of new species identified in 2024. The variety of species identified was quite eclectic and names for the new ...

Two potential new species of lamprey fish have been discovered in California waters, according to a University of California, Davis, study. The research is part of a special section on native lampreys ...

Two females of the newly discovered species, Halichoeres sanchezi or the tailspot wrasse. The males are larger and have different coloration. Credit: Allison & Carlos ...

A research team traveled to South Africa’s Umzimkhulu River in 2017 with a specific mission: find surviving pockets of the ...