​New Banded Dragonfish Species Discovered

  • Researchers have recently discovered a new species of Antarctic fish, Akarotaxis gouldae, which may redefine biodiversity in the Southern Ocean.
  • The newly identified species, known as the banded dragonfish, was discovered during a study of museum-archived larvae samples.
  • Researchers observed distinguishing features, such as two dark vertical pigment bands, a shorter snout, a different jaw structure, and a longer body depth in some of the fish.
  • The banded dragonfish is found exclusively along the Western Antarctic Peninsula, a region vulnerable to human impact due to krill fishing activities.
  • The fish produces very few offspring, making it particularly susceptible to environmental changes and human ....
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