This magnificent maroon clownfish Premnas biaculeatus was recently caught in Papua New Guinea by famed fish collector Steve Robinson. As far as we know this individual is one of a kind but perhaps with more collections other similar specimens may be discovered. If this is a sign of things to come then it seems like Papua New Guinea will be a treasure trove of new morphs and species. The photo was taken topside in PNG right after collection so please excuse the blurry-cam. This specimen is as sensational as the original picasso true percula clownfish which was imported several years back. Perhaps this amazing maroon clownfish will be the progenitor of a domestic strain of “Lightning Maroon Clowns”. You heard it here first!
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I did indeed hear it here first! Dude, this is so cool … thanks for sharing. Sent the link to a few others to share.
Is it just me – Or should we not be a little more concerned by the fact that very Rare fish species are being taken from the ocean?
Hey, I’ve got a huge marine tank full of fish, all of which are available in large numbers in the wild or alternatively tank bread – But I’m just not comfortable about these rare species being removed from the ocean…………..
What are your thoughts?
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