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‘Darth Vader’ fish: New species found in Papua New Guinea

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‘Darth Vader’ fish: New species found in Papua New Guinea

Researchers have identified a new, uniquely purplish-black dwarfgoby species in Papua New Guinea, naming the tiny fish Eviota vader in a nod to the iconic "Star Wars" villain.

July 27, 2025