In 2015 two gorgeous new species of peacock spiders nicknamed Skeletorus and Sparklemuffin were discovered in Australia. In other words Aye-Aye is probably one of the coolest animals there is.

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Highlights from the genus include Agra vation Agra phobia and Agra cadabra.

Most hilarious species names. Taxonomy the naming and classification of species based on their supposed. So without further ado here are our 30 favourite funny animal names in alphabetical order along with a photo and brief description of each animal. Sometimes a name just happens to be hilarious.

Many fictional characters have inspired plant names from Sherlock Holmes Mandevilla sherlockii to Oscar the Grouch Stelis oscargrouchii Karremans and Smaug the dragon Dracula smaug from The Hobbit. Freedom glider also known as the bald eagle. Turdus is Latin for the bird we call a.

The reason why they are called bald eagles. The researchers then went on to name five of its species Jelly bean Jelly belly Jelly donut Jelly roll and Jelly fish probably just because they could. Tyrannosaurus deer Honestly looks like a dinosaur.

Accelgor Shell Out 4. For most scientists this means thinking up a profound or descriptive name that will be recognized across the world. Weirdest species names Aha ha.

Slipper dck is a species of wrasse a marine fish native to Atlantic Ocean. Here are 10 of the funniest names youll find in the annals of science. Erwin also used the opportunity to do what many biologists do when naming species.

Galarian Zapdos Strong Legs 6. The lead researcher said that Lady Gagas song Born This Way is incredibly empowering to disenfranchised groupslike scientists who study ferns. The thrush family of birds never really had a chance when it came to their names.

For some though it is a chance to be playful after years of serious study. They all know that clever and unusual names are more likely to get publicity outside of science publications and we are all lucky for that. Top 10 Funny Pokémon Species Names 1.

Although not bald These are funny animal names for different reasons. Scroll down below to get acquainted with the strangest animals there is and consider yourself warned as not all of. They should rename it the Elusive Richard to avoid the stigma.

The ferns are the most hilarious especially given the reasons. Comfey Posy Picker 9. Here are 10 of the funniest names youll find in the annals of science.

Most wrasses have silly names. For most scientists this means thinking up a profound or descriptive name that will be recognized across the world. Meowth Scratch Cat 7.

While not nearly as fast or famous scientists named the newest breed of Australian sea horse Parlapiscus. Anorith Old Shrimp 5. For some though it is a chance to be playful after years of serious study.

Geography is an obvious source Panama canalia but there are a number of species whose names dont seem to match their range. Agra cadabra An agra cadabra beetle. Trash Panda love this hilarious animal name.

The Giraffe Sheep thats a funny animal name. Some species of lumpsucker are also covered in spines leading to some pretty funny names such as the Atlantic and Pacific spiny lumpsuckers Eumicrotremus spinosus. Sometimes a name just happens to be hilarious.

Top 10 Hilarious Scientific Names 10 Turdus maximus. The other most known animal to forage this way is a woodpecker. This made a kind of sense since the tiny round beetles eat and therefore spend most of their time living on slime molds.

Here are 11 naughty-sounding scientific names and what they really mean. Entomologist Arnold Menke named this Australian wasp in 1977. Sea flap flap Yes i can see why they named it that.

Theres a beetle in this genus named Agra schwarzeneggeri thats bound to make Arnie smile.