The new species has only been found in one tributary on Enggano Island, located south of Sumatra, a study said.

Scientists identified a new goby species, Stiphodon hadiatyae, capable of climbing waterfalls, in Malakoni Village on Indonesia’s Enggano Island.

Researchers have now confirmed, based on eight specimens collected from their home on Enggano Island, that the “brilliant”-looking fish is a new species of goby, according to a study published ...

Scientists identified a new goby species, Stiphodon hadiatyae, capable of climbing waterfalls, in Malakoni Village on Indonesia’s Enggano Island.

The new goby species, Stiphodon hadiatyae, is described as having a “metallic” green head and “rosy red” fins, according to researchers. Photo by Nurjirana N, Gustiano R, Haryono H and ...

The new goby species, Stiphodon hadiatyae, is described as having a “metallic” green head and “rosy red” fins, according to researchers. Photo by Nurjirana N, Gustiano R, Haryono H and ...

The new goby species, Stiphodon hadiatyae, is described as having a “metallic” green head and “rosy red” fins, according to researchers. Photo by Nurjirana N, Gustiano R, Haryono H and ...

The Hawaiian goby fish, locally known as ‘o’opu, performs what seems impossible for a fish—it climbs vertical waterfalls, some reaching heights of over 1,000 feet. This remarkable adaptation isn’t ...