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New species unveiled in 2024: vegetarian piranha and pygmy pipehorse among discoveries

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New species unveiled in 2024: vegetarian piranha and pygmy pipehorse among discoveries

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  • A diverse array of new species were identified in 2024, including a **vegetarian piranha** named **Myloplus sauron** from Brazil's Xingu River, recognized for its eye-like pattern.
  • The **pygmy pipehorse**, named **Cylix nkosi**, was discovered in the Indian Ocean off South Africa, extending its range from previously identified habitats.
  • Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences reported the naming of 138 new species this year, including 32 fish, emphasizing the urgency to protect less-known threatened species.
  • Among the notable finds were new **moth species**, one of which drinks the tears of birds, and a unique fungus with teeth-like structures instead of gills.
  • The discoveries underscore a race against time to describe new species before they face extinction due to human activities, highlighting the ongoing need for **biodiversity conservation**.

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