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New Deep-Sea Species Discovered in Australia and Beyond

10/7/2025

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In Western Australia, oceanographers announce two new deep-sea species: a bioluminescent lanternshark, Etmopterus westraliensis, and a porcelain crab, Porcellanella brevidentata.
The lanternshark measures about 1.3 feet and inhabits depths around 2,000 feet.
In China, researchers identify Triplophysa baishuijiangensis near Xiaoganxi, a cavefish with a semi-translucent body.
Scotland hosts Breugnathair elgolensis, an ancient reptile blending snake and lizard traits.

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In Western Australia, oceanographers announce two new deep-sea species: a bioluminescent lanternshark, Etmopterus westraliensis, and a porcelain crab, Porcellanella brevidentata.
The lanternshark measures about 1.3 feet and inhabits depths around 2,000 feet.
In China, researchers identify Triplophysa baishuijiangensis near Xiaoganxi, a cavefish with a semi-translucent body.
Scotland hosts Breugnathair elgolensis, an ancient reptile blending snake and lizard traits.