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Meet ‘Snuffleupagus,’ a newfound fish sporting shaggy camouflage

The uncanny species has a thick coat that mimics colorful coral

An image of a small fish with a long snout, covered in near-neon orange fibers that give it a furry appearance.

The newly described "Snuffleupagus" fish has uncanny camouflage that allows it to blend in with the bright coral reefs near Australia.

Darren Rice

By Jake Buehler

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