A reel honor: Scientists name new fish after Obama

CNN ^ | Sep. 2, 2016 | Eugene Scott

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Washington (CNN)It isn't exactly a squid pro quo, but scientists are naming a new fish after President Barack Obama partly as a way to say thanks for his decision last month to create a new protected area off the Hawaiian coast.

National Geographic reported Friday that the maroon and gold creature, which was discovered 300 feet deep in the waters off Kure Atoll, is the only known fish to live within Papahānaumokuākea, an expanse of coral reefs and seamounts home to more than 7,000 species.

One looking for the fish's official name, however, is likely to stay hooked -- a formal description of the species isn't expected to be published until later this year.

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The dorsal fin coloration of the male is a circular red spot ringed with blue which scientists said reminded them of Obama's campaign logo.

Major kiss-a$$ Alert.

Genus Doofusfin KarlMarxus?

[E. Pluribus Unum]

I bet it’s very slimy.

[adorno]

Lemme guess...

Ostinko?

[MUDDOG]

Choomgill.

[DiogenesLamp]

A reel honor: Scientists name new fish after Obama

Is it a bottom feeder that eats fish poo and dead fish?

[tet68]

A bottom feeding scavenger of some kind.

[Mjreagan]

This is pathetic

[Jane Long]

Blowfish family?

[Vaquero]

Bottom feeding lamprey

[BigEdLB]

Rots from the head down...

[TADSLOS]

[Vaquero]

Slime eel

[dragonblustar]

How do they know it’s “our” plastic that’s washing up on the shore. Maybe it’s “their” plastic...

Anytime I hear this kind of talk, libs always want to punish America but let the real offenders, other countries, off the hook.

[PROCON]

LOL

[poobear]

Slime bait?

[Leep]

It’s slimy, craps continuously, and smell bad...real bad...and leave an even worst taste in your mouth!

[albie]

I didn’t a serpent was a fish.

[Doogle]

Moosasskisser

[BigEdLB]

Don't Worry, Be Happy Obama Fish Sings

[GreenHornet]

It accomplishes nothing, and blames everything on the fish that previously lived in its habitat.