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Top 10 Animal Species Named After Fictional Characters

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Spongiforma squarepantsii

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Unfortunately, that species is a fungus, not an animal
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Top 10 Animal Species Named After Fictional Characters

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Astrolirus patricki (Patrick Star)

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The scientific name came to fruition due to them bonding with and are found near sponges, just like Patrick is SpongeBob's best friend
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Otocinclus batmani (Batman)

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It is named for it's markings on it's fins that are reminiscent of Batman's distinctive symbol.
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Kermitops gratus (Kermit the Frog)

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This ancient amphibian's genus name is named after the famous Muppet. Ironically, both Kermit and Kermitops are amphibians
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Cremnops wyleycoyotius (Wile. E Coyote)

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The specie's name is derived from both Wile. E Coyote, and a collector J. Wiley, because of how long the species has been "undescribed"
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Iago garricki (David Garrick)

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Although this might confuse some people, this species of shark is named after David Garrick, an actor of Shakespeare's work, who in this species is named after Iago, the main antagonist of Othello.
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Agra smurf (Smurfs)

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The beetle's unique head shape, is similar to that of the titular Smurfs
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Aptostichus sarlacc (The Sarlacc)

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The name comes from the spider's behavior of the spider making a pit, and luring it's prey in, similar to the Sarlacc from Star Wars.
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Ceratocorema woodstocki (Woodstock)

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The striped pattern on this moth's wings resemble the Peanuts character, "Woodstock"
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Xenokeryx amidalae (Queen Amidala)

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This prehistoric ruminant has a hairstyle that is reminiscent of Queen Amidala from Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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