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Researchers Discover New Species, Name It After ‘Star Wars’ Character

PAPUA NEW GUINEA, JUL 8 – The new black dwarfgoby species is distinct for its unique purplish-black color, differing from 134 known species, and was found at a volcanic fjord, researchers said.

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In the waters of Papua New Guinea’s Tufi region, known for its dramatic volcanic fjords, an unusual fish sat perched on a massive rocky coral outcrop.

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Researchers discover new species, name it after ‘Star Wars’ character

In the waters of Papua New Guinea’s Tufi region, known for its dramatic volcanic fjords, an unusual fish sat perched on a massive rocky coral outcrop.

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Purplish creature found in volcanic fjord is new species named after Darth Vader

In the waters of Papua New Guinea's Tufi region, known for its dramatic volcanic fjords, an unusual fish sat perched on a massive rocky coral outcrop.

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