With predominantly yellow body and fins, the new species, Liopropoma santi, closely resembles the other two "golden basses" found together with it at Curaçao: L. aberrans and L. olneyi.

Vibrant deep-sea creature discovered at fish market in Taiwan. It’s a new species By Lauren Liebhaber June 2, 2025 12:36 PM ...

Liopropoma terecaudum, or the round-tailed basslet, ranges from "reddish pink" to "reddish orange" in color with a "broad deep red stripe" down its sides, researchers said.

Vibrant deep-sea creature discovered at fish market in Taiwan. It’s a new species By Lauren Liebhaber June 2, 2025 12:36 PM ...

Vibrant deep-sea creature discovered at fish market in Taiwan. It’s a new species By Lauren Liebhaber June 2, 2025 3:36 PM ...

The new species was discovered at Keelung fish market in northern Taiwan, researchers said. Photo by Arstin Chen via Unsplash In Taiwan, an unfamiliar creature began appearing at fish markets and ...

Liopropoma terecaudum, or the round-tailed basslet, ranges from “reddish pink” to “reddish orange” in color with a “broad deep red stripe” down its sides, researchers said.