Cryptic Species News Today

From a conservation standpoint, species that are managed without consideration of their population sizes and connectivity have the potential to be over-exploited and/or incur population decline. The burrowing shrimp, Trypaea australiensis, is an important ecosystem engineer and fishery resource caught in large numbers for which population information is unknown for properly managing the species. Here, we determined the level of population structure of T. australiensis across three locations alon...

The “incredibly small” animal was found on a coral reef in Thailand, researchers said.

The newfound species — Tylototriton zaimeng — was mistaken for its close relatives T. himalayanus and T. verrucosus until now

With its pulsating call, the animal is very easy to hear near roads and gardens in Paraguay — but very hard to find, a study said.

Volunteers are needed for the Cryptic Species Survey taking place 6 – 16 Jul in Little Cayman. For more information, email sisterislands@nationaltrust.org.ky.

The “metallic” species was found in the underbrush near a mountain stream, researchers said.

Throughout June and July, entertaining and educational summer programming will focus on the theme “Oceans of Possibilities.”