Scientists discover new species of grumpy fish [Video]

By Dean Murray via SWNS

Researchers have discovered a new species of fish so “perpetually displeased” they have named it the “grumpy dwarfgoby.”

A team at the University of Washington and King Abdullah University of Science (KAUST) spotted the fish in Red Sea coral reefs.

Despite its small size of less than two centimeters, the grumpy dwarfgoby is described as having surprisingly menacing appearance.

Lucía Pombo-Ayora, who gave the species its common name and dubbed it a ‘tiny horror’, said: “I imagine in its own tiny world, it is a fearsome predator. Its grumpy expression and large canines certainly make it look the part, despite its small size.”

The species’ bright red coloration is said to help it blend into its natural habitat, where it can be found on the walls and overhangs of coral reefs, covered in red coralline algae. There, it lives in small holes and crevices, using its large canines to capture tiny invertebrates.

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