11 New Species Discovered in 2023 - Discover Wildlife

A Diverse Array of New Discoveries

We are just over a month into 2023 and already there are plenty of newly described species to get excited about. The diverse list of 968 new species includes previously unknown dinosaurs and extinct creatures, beetles, moths, sea slugs, geckos, fish, frogs, spiders, plants, fungi, worms, and even a new species of glow-in-the-dark octopus.

Highlights from California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences researchers and their international collaborators discovered 146 new animal, plant, and fungi species in 2023. Some of the most notable new species include:

• Halgerda hervei, one of 20 new species of sea slugs found in 2023
• Karaops dejongi, one of 19 new species of flattie spiders found by researchers in the US state of Hawaii

Mind-Boggling Deep Sea Expedition Uncovers More Than 100 New Species and a Gigantic Underwater Mountain

A team of scientists from the University of Southampton and the National Oceanography Centre recently completed a mind-blowing deep-sea expedition that uncovered more than 100 new species and a gigantic underwater mountain. The expedition, which took place in the Indian Ocean, used cutting-edge technology to explore the depths of the sea and discover new creatures that had never been seen before.

Conclusion

The discovery of so many new species in just the first month of 2023 is a testament to the incredible diversity of life on Earth. It also highlights the importance of scientific research and exploration, which continue to uncover new and amazing creatures that share our planet.