Glossary: plesiomorphy
In cladistics, a character or trait shared by two or more taxonomic groups but derived from a remote or much earlier common ancestral form and therefore cannot be used to define a clade. Also known as an ancestral state and generally appears at the base level of a cladogram.
Megalechis thoracata (Spotted Hoplo)
I had two spotted hoplos in a 150 g tank with sand/dirt substrate. They were really fun fish: Hardy, active, peaceful, intelligent, big and exotic l...
12th Jun 2019
Rhinogobius zhoui
Hello, I want to say this is a great website for finding information on various fish, especially those that are a bit out of the norm like gobies. ...
6th Jun 2019
Triportheus angulatus (Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish)
I found an answer to the previous comment I made. This fish has the ability to extend otherwise hidden barbels to direct surface water in low oxygena...
5th Jun 2019
Triportheus angulatus (Dusky Narrow Hatchetfish)
I have a group of 12 of these in their extremely awesome fish. They're very active but not aggressive towards other fish and they eat actively. They ...
5th Jun 2019
Sicyopus cebuensis
Julius Warren Teves MEntioned in Facebook group "Freshwater Gobies" on 28/05/2019 A Rediscovery. Sicyopus cebuensis. It was declared extinct ...
28th May 2019