Scientific American

A real Mr. Snuffleupagus? Meet the ocean’s strangest new fish species (opens in new tab)

Covered by 5 sources including Boing Boing, VICE

A strange, tiny fish that resembles the famous Sesame Street character camouflages amid red algae thanks to its flamboyant reddish “hairs”

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Newly discovered fish species looks just like Big Bird's best friend, Mr. Snuffleupagus

Scientists Discovered a Fish So Cute and Fuzzy, They Named It After a Sesame Street Character

Numlock News: May 19, 2026 • Geologists, El Niño, Pipefish