A second coelacanth was discovered near the Comoro Islands, confirming the survival of the species known through Courtenay-Latimer's original find.
On January 1, 1952, a second coelacanth specimen, identical to Courtenay-Latimer's 1938 catch, was discovered near the Comoro Islands. This instance confirmed that her discovery was not an anomaly, reinforcing scientific interest in these ancient species and enabling further research into their evolutionary biology and conservation.
Her initial findings set the foundation for sustained ichthyological exploration and study.