Marine biologists have officially documented a new species of ghost pipefish from the coral reefs of the southwest Pacific Ocean, naming the unique creature after a beloved Muppet character, Mr. Snuffleupagus, from Sesame Street. Solenostomus snuffleupagus is small marine animal directly named due to its distinct physical appearance with a dense covering of elongated skin filaments that cover its entire body, creating a remarkably shaggy silhouette that, when paired with a long down turned snout, is an almost exact rendition of “Snuffy,” the iconic television character.

Bernard, D. T. (2026, May 23). New ghostfish named after beloved Muppet, Snuffy. The Manila Times, p. B5.