New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha

New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha

Cape Verde’s World Cup sensation, goalkeeper Vozinha, just received a unique tribute: a newly discovered sea slug now carries his name, ‘Aldisa vozinha.’ Biologist Jesus Ortea, who found the small red mollusc, wanted to honor the 40-year-old’s stellar performances. Ortea noted the slug’s red color symbolized Vozinha’s heroics against ‘La Roja’ (Spain), boosting his global fame.

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