A new website launched by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service this week aims to provide publically-viewable information about endangered species in the country and looks set to become a valuable resource for scientists, conservation managers, and non-professionals alike.

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A new ‘tiger barb’, Systomus navjotsodhii, is described by prominent ichthyologist Dr. Heok Hui Tan in the latest supplement of the Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, the specific name chosen in honour of the late Professor Navjot S. Sodhi.

Live individual of Systomus navjotsodhii. © Heok Hui Tan

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A recently-discovered member of the genus Dario with an interesting history is described from southern India in the journal Zootaxa this week.

This is the first record of the genus in southern India. © Hayath

New species Dario urops is named in reference to the conspicuous ocellus on the caudal peduncle, the presence of which distinguishes it from the other three members of the genus, and it can be further told apart by presence of a horizontal suborbital stripe (vs. absence in congeners), by lacking extended lappets on the dorsal-fin spines (vs. possessing), and unusual vertebral counts (14+14–15= 28–29 vs 11–13+12–14=24–27). Continue reading »

Tim Addis of TA Aquaculture has been organising charity fish auctions for over ten years from which over £7500.00 have subsequently been donated to various charitable causes. The events take place twice annually and the first for 2012 is this coming Sunday 3rd June at Lodge Park Social Club, Redditch, Worcestershire.

The popularity of these auctions has increased tremendously over the years and they now represent one of the best opportunities to pick up rare species at bargain prices as well as being an excellent day out. Entrance costs just  £2 of which 100% is donated to the County Air Ambulance Trust, and breakfast, lunch, and drinks will be available.

For further information please see Tim’s website with the auction details available via the yellow link at the top left of the page.