In New Zealand, there is a rare species of fish with “large eyes,” a short body and a “preference for swampy habitats.” Noting its similarities to one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s most iconic characters, some ...

The entire natural Devils Hole pupfish population is located inside Nevada's Death Valley National Park The Devils Hole ...

But for some species, there is still hope. A community of rare fish enthusiasts collect endangered species of freshwater fish from the lakes and springs of East Africa, Mexico and elsewhere ...

In a new study a team of researchers studied the organs that produce light in Vinciguerria mabahiss, a rare species of fish from the Red Sea. This paper marks the first-ever close examination of ...

"I have 25 species of endangered fish, some that are totally extinct in the wild." Stapleton's expertise is in rare fish — often endangered and extinct freshwater species from places like Africa.

Earthquakes in December and February created waves in Death Valley National Park that devastated the habitat of one of the world's rarest fish, but recovery efforts are now showing promise ...

The startling sight triggered a 40-minute battle to reel in the incredibly rare three-metre-long fish — which Paull admitted was not an easy feat given her 48kg frame. After pulling it onto the ...