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New Tilefish Species Inspired by Princess Mononoke Unveiled

2/11/2025

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Chinese researchers have unveiled a remarkable new deepwater tilefish species, Branchiostegus sanae, inspired by San, the fierce warrior princess from *Princess Mononoke*. With facial markings echoing San's iconic face paint, this discovery at depths of 600 meters beautifully intertwines the realms of nature and culture, as noted by study leader Haochen Huang.

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Chinese researchers have unveiled a remarkable new deepwater tilefish species, Branchiostegus sanae, inspired by San, the fierce warrior princess from *Princess Mononoke*. With facial markings echoing San's iconic face paint, this discovery at depths of 600 meters beautifully intertwines the realms of nature and culture, as noted by study leader Haochen Huang.