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Lipogramma klayi Pair Captured on Film

Lipogramma klayi is one of the most coveted species in the Lipogramma genus and the greater Basslet family. So how about a pair? Shown here is a pair of L. klayi that made their way to Singapore shop Reborn Aquarium. The fish were collected by Forrest Young’s Dynasty Marine crew in Curacao, at depths of [...]

March 2, 2010
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Lipogramma Basslets and Other Rarities Collected in Curacao

The Lipogramma basslets are such rare fishes, that few even know they exist. However, to the extreme rare fish enthusiast they are one of the most coveted.  Shown above is Lipogramma evides. This individual is believed to be the only living specimen in captivity. These photos, taken by Mr. Koji Wada, are the only living [...]

February 2, 2010
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Rare Fish | The Lipogramma Basslets

The Lipogramma genus is a small group of 8 Basslets that are relatively unknown by most aquarists due to their deep water homes. Like Prognathodes aya,  these are rare and beautiful fish from the Western Atlantic.

L. evides

L. flavescens 
L. trilineatum
L. klayi
L. anabantoides

L. regia/regium

L. robinsi 

L. roseum

The Banded Basslet (Lipogramma evides) is a deep water species that is unlikely to make [...]

October 10, 2008
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