Snuffleupagus, a newly described species, is an adorable little predator

Muzammil Hussain May 24, 2026

A small orange fish with hair-like tendrils and a long snout swimming along coral reef.

S. snuffleupagus, a newly described species of fish, is named after the beloved Sesame Street character, Mr. Snuffleupagus, to which it bears an "uncanny" resemblance.

S. snuffleupagus, a newly described species of fish, is named after the beloved Sesame Street character, Mr. Snuffleupagus, to which it bears an "uncanny" resemblance. A small orange fish with hair-like tendrils and a long snout swimming along coral reef.

S. snuffleupagus, a newly described species of fish, is named after the beloved Sesame Street character, Mr. Snuffleupagus, to which it bears an "uncanny" resemblance.