Batman has returned - the Batman River loach, that is. The tiny freshwater fish was last seen by scientists in southeastern Turkey in 1974. The yellow-and-brown-striped loach, which grows to only ...

Native to the Gila River basin, the loach minnow and spikedace are adapted to the beautiful yet vulnerable ecology of southwestern desert rivers. These rare, pint-sized fish are just two of many river ...

Fishkeeping is a popular hobby enjoyed by over 12 million American households. An aquarium filled with colorful freshwater fish can add natural beauty to your home and help you learn more about marine ...

A scaly creature with a “blunt” snout swam through a quick-moving river in southeastern Turkey. The animal was probably trying to go about its usual day, but nearby scientists had other plans. They ...

Researchers said a “rapid decline” of plant life and the introduction of a new species may have led to the loach’s disappearance. Photo by Liu, Lyu, Du, Chen (2025) In a deep pond rich with underwater ...

An international team of scientists has identified at least 11 species of fish suspected to have land-walking abilities. An international team of scientists has identified at least 11 species of fish ...