Phylum: Chordata Taxonomist: Dr Chris GoatleyFound on the remote reefs of the Coral Sea, Australia, this vibrant goby measures just a few millimetres in length, the specimen immediately stood out to Dr. Chris Goatley and his team; while similar species in Australia are typically green, this new discovery is defined by a striking palette of peach, yellow, and orange. Unique markings on the iris—specifically seven radial lines around the pupil—distinguish it from its closest relatives.Credit: Chris Goatley/The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census
Phylum: Chordata Taxonomist: Dr Chris GoatleyFound on the remote reefs of the Coral Sea, Australia, this vibrant goby measures just a few millimetres in length, the specimen immediately stood out to Dr. Chris Goatley and his team; while similar species in Australia are typically green, this new discovery is defined by a striking palette of peach, yellow, and orange. Unique markings on the iris—specifically seven radial lines around the pupil—distinguish it from its closest relatives.Credit: Chris Goatley/The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census