Scientists found a “large”-eyed creature with “slender” fingers near a temple in India and discovered a new species, study said. Photo from A. Sayyed via Sayyed, Das, Amarasinghe, Bhattacharjee and ...

A new species of fish, Lacustricola gemma, or the gem lampeye fish, was discovered in a shrinking pond in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This small fish is recognized by its iridescent scales ...

Kits that help people grow their own golden oyster mushrooms at home may be one reason this nonnative species is now spreading in the wild.

Scientists found camouflaged lizards with elongated fingers, toes hidden in rocks of savanna and discovered a new species: cryptic Namib day gecko, study said.

Scientists found fish with four nostrils, large eyes, wide mouth in underground river and discovered new species: Panzhou golden-lined barbel, study said.

The new species was identified by its skin texture, overall size, body proportions and other subtle physical features, the study said. Researchers did not include a DNA analysis of the new species.

Scientists found patterned lizards with elongated toes running on, hiding in rocks and discovered new species: large-spotted Namib day gecko, study said.

Researcher finds a new species of minnow with blue spots, green stripes, and unique features in Turkish mountain streams that drain into Marmara and Black seas.