The damselfish, officially Chromis abadhah, is one of 138 animals, fungi and plants from around the world that California Academy of Sciences researchers confirmed as new discoveries in 2024.

Evolving species in nature are exciting discoveries. Scientists discover new species during ocean exploration: 'We also hope that this species... [remains] perpetual' first appeared on The Cool Down.

If you think "seen one damselfish, seen them all," not this ... researcher Luiz Rocha showed off his newly discovered species, named "chromis abadhah." He says the fish could help unlock secrets ...

Thanks to scientists’ continuous pursuit of uncovering the unknown, our surprisingly limited knowledge of Earth’s ...

Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences have unveiled a list 138 new animal, plant and fungi species that have been added to the Library of Life. What's on the list? Some of the new ...

Scientists have found that a species of damselfish’s approach to parenting improves the chances of their offspring’s survival by three times. Rather than leaving the reef when they become larvae, ...

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The fish along roughly 9km of shoreline comprise various species, including dory, rock cod, puffer fish, emperor, wrasse, bass, catfish, whiting, triggerfish, and damselfish. It was also reported ...

Jan. 9, 2025 — A recent study has uncovered the surprising evolutionary origin of the mammalian outer ear, linking it to the gills of ancient fish and marine invertebrates. The research reveals ...