Scientists have named a newly discovered fish species after U.S. President Barack Obama.
Scientists have found small maroon and gold fish species 300 feet deep in the waters off Kure Atoll in the Pacific ocean.
The fish, of the genus Tosanoides, was named in honour of Mr. Obama for his commitment to protecting nature through the expansion of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
It was discovered in June this year during a research trip to Kure, the world’s northernmost atoll.
The fish is found only within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.