TOP 10 Newest Discovered Animal Species
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TOP 10 Most Crazy Newly Discovered Living Animal Species :
10. Scolopendra Cataracta, Jack Of All Trades: Centipede Edition :
Scolopendra cataracta, was found in Southeast Asia and offers a pretty big “yuck” factor. This new species is the first centipede ever discovered to be amphibious, hunting in both land and water.
9. Illacme Tobini, The Casanova Millipede :
Illacme tobini was discovered in California’s Sequoia National Park. tobini has several features that will make you squirm. This creature has four penises, which double as legs to help it move about underground.
8. Pheidole Viserion And Pheidole Drogon, Game Of Thrones Ants :
These new species, Pheidole viserion and Pheidole drogon (right above), are members of the Pheidole genus, a common one that can be found throughout the planet. These ants were observed in New Guinea, the second-largest island in the world.
7. Gracilimus Radix, The Furry Forager :
Gracilimus radix is a new species of rat found on an island in Indonesia. this creature is a fascinating find for several reasons. it’s a mammal and an omnivore, unlike its closer carnivore relatives.
6. Myotis Attenboroughi, Going Batty :
Myotis attenbouroughi is a species of bat found on the island of Tobago, part of the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago. Further field research will be necessary to determine if M. attenbouroughi is found on both islands of the nation.
5. Inia Araguaiaensis, The River Rider :
River dolphins are rare, which makes the discovery of Inia araguaiaensis even more astonishing. It marks the first new documentation of a river dolphin species in a century. Inia araguaiaensis was found in Brazil’s Araguaia River Basin.
4. Potamotrygon Rex, The Polka-Dot Stingray :
Potamotrygon rex was discovered in Brazil’s Tocantins River. Potamotrygon rex is an impressive 1.1 meters long and can weigh upwards of 20 kilograms. These features led to its eventual naming of rex, Latin for “king.”
3. Eriovixia Gryffindori, The ‘Sorting Hat’ Spider :
The newly discovered Eriovixia gryffindori is a spider found in India’s southwestern state of Karnataka. it measures in at just 7 millimeters, which helps explain how it eluded discovery for so long. The spider is nocturnal, and like the pink katydids.
2. Eulophophyllum Kirki, Pretty In Pink :
Eulophophyllum kirki was an accidental discovery. This species of katydid is unique for the pinkish hue of their females. The Eulophophyllum kirki female was spotted in a Malaysian nature reserve. It measures approximately 4 centimeters.
1. Plenaster Craigi, Darling Of The Deep :
Plenaster craigi is a new species of sponge found more than 4,000 meters below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, in 2013 and 2015. The sponges are tiny, yet they are also ubiquitous. Plenaster craigi, which is not just a new species but also comprises a new genus.
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10. Scolopendra Cataracta, Jack Of All Trades: Centipede Edition :
Scolopendra cataracta, was found in Southeast Asia and offers a pretty big “yuck” factor. This new species is the first centipede ever discovered to be amphibious, hunting in both land and water.
9. Illacme Tobini, The Casanova Millipede :
Illacme tobini was discovered in California’s Sequoia National Park. tobini has several features that will make you squirm. This creature has four penises, which double as legs to help it move about underground.
8. Pheidole Viserion And Pheidole Drogon, Game Of Thrones Ants :
These new species, Pheidole viserion and Pheidole drogon (right above), are members of the Pheidole genus, a common one that can be found throughout the planet. These ants were observed in New Guinea, the second-largest island in the world.
7. Gracilimus Radix, The Furry Forager :
Gracilimus radix is a new species of rat found on an island in Indonesia. this creature is a fascinating find for several reasons. it’s a mammal and an omnivore, unlike its closer carnivore relatives.
6. Myotis Attenboroughi, Going Batty :
Myotis attenbouroughi is a species of bat found on the island of Tobago, part of the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago. Further field research will be necessary to determine if M. attenbouroughi is found on both islands of the nation.
5. Inia Araguaiaensis, The River Rider :
River dolphins are rare, which makes the discovery of Inia araguaiaensis even more astonishing. It marks the first new documentation of a river dolphin species in a century. Inia araguaiaensis was found in Brazil’s Araguaia River Basin.
4. Potamotrygon Rex, The Polka-Dot Stingray :
Potamotrygon rex was discovered in Brazil’s Tocantins River. Potamotrygon rex is an impressive 1.1 meters long and can weigh upwards of 20 kilograms. These features led to its eventual naming of rex, Latin for “king.”
3. Eriovixia Gryffindori, The ‘Sorting Hat’ Spider :
The newly discovered Eriovixia gryffindori is a spider found in India’s southwestern state of Karnataka. it measures in at just 7 millimeters, which helps explain how it eluded discovery for so long. The spider is nocturnal, and like the pink katydids.
2. Eulophophyllum Kirki, Pretty In Pink :
Eulophophyllum kirki was an accidental discovery. This species of katydid is unique for the pinkish hue of their females. The Eulophophyllum kirki female was spotted in a Malaysian nature reserve. It measures approximately 4 centimeters.
1. Plenaster Craigi, Darling Of The Deep :
Plenaster craigi is a new species of sponge found more than 4,000 meters below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, in 2013 and 2015. The sponges are tiny, yet they are also ubiquitous. Plenaster craigi, which is not just a new species but also comprises a new genus.
USA, UK, australia, canada, united kingdom, united states of america