Mononoke

New fish species named for Princess Mononoke

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New fish species: Fish with red vertical stripe on cheek from eye to jaw and animated character with similarly striped cheeks.

Scientists have named a new fish species for the character San (also called Princess Mononoke) in the animated movie Princess Mononoke, thanks to their similarly painted cheeks. Image via Pensoft/ Fish: Branchiostegus sanae. Huang et al (CC-BY 4.0). San: “Princess Mononoke” (1997)/ Hayao Miyazaki/ Studio Ghibli. New fish species named for animated character On February … Read more