A new species of ghost pipefish has been officially identified and named Solenostomus snuffleupagus, inspired by the iconic Sesame Street character Mr. Snuffleupagus. This adorable fish, which resembles a fuzzy wig, was first spotted in 2003 near Papua New Guinea by marine biologist David Harasti. Despite Harasti's repeated attempts to find the fish again over two decades, it wasn't until 2022 that divers near the Great Barrier Reef successfully rediscovered it. Ghost pipefish, to which this species belongs, are known for their remarkable camouflage abilities, allowing them to blend seamlessly with coral reefs. The researchers confirmed the fish as a new species through CT scans and genetic analysis, noting that it has more vertebrae than typical ghost pipefish, having branched off evolutionarily about 18 million years ago. This discovery highlights the vast diversity of marine life still waiting to be explored in our oceans.