Beneath the shimmering waters of the Red Sea, researchers uncovered a new and fascinating species of fish, one with a distinctively grumpy demeanor. Known as the grumpy dwarfgoby, this diminutive ...

Scientists have discovered a new species of fish, the 'grumpy dwarfgoby'. Found among coral reefs in the Red Sea, it has large canines and a fierce expression, even though it is only 2 cm long.

Of the roughly 2,100 known species of fish in the Red Sea, 10 to 15 percent aren’t found anywhere else on Earth. The grumpy dwarf goby is now another addition to this unique crew.

The species’ bright red coloration is said to help it blend into its natural habitat. It can be found on the walls and overhangs of coral reefs, covered in red coralline algae.

The Red Sea is an inlet of the Indian Ocean between Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Yemen and Eritrea. The fish were collected along the western coastline of Saudi Arabia.

The Red Sea, sandwiched between northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, is teeming with life, including octopuses and more than a thousand species of fish. Every day, the goal of these ...

The region is known for its high levels of endemic species and the Grumpy dwarf goby is another addition to this unique fauna. Much of the Red Sea has experienced major disturbances resulting from ...

New 'grumpy' fish species discovered in the Red Sea. The species was given its name due to its "rather unhappy appearance," researchers say. Wednesday 18 September 2024 14:26, UK.

New ‘Grumpy’ fish species discovered in Red Sea. The rare red fish looks perpetually unhappy and sports some serious canines . Julia Musto. Tuesday 17 September 2024 00:04 BST. Comments.