A newly discovered marine mollusk in the Caribbean has been named Aldisa vozinha in honor of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (40), following his performances at the World Cup. Multiple outlets report that the naming recognizes his standout display against Spain, which is cited as a key moment behind the tribute. The species is described as a sea slug, and one source notes it is a marine mollusk discovered in the Caribbean.
The name comes from Spanish biologist Jesús Ortea, who is reported to have formally selected the species name as a reference to the footballer. Times of India adds that Ortea chose “vozinha” as a direct tribute, and that the species’ red coloration played a role in the selection. One outlet also frames the story as a newly identified species honor linked to Vozinha’s World Cup heroics.
All accounts describe the same central event: Vozinha is recognized through scientific nomenclature after his World Cup showing, particularly in the match against Spain, with Ortea credited for naming the species.
