The hobbit was the nickname for the find of which species of human?

The nickname "hobbit" refers to the species Homo floresiensis, a small hominin discovered on the island of Flores in Indonesia. This species is characterized by its small stature, with adults averaging about three and a half feet tall. The term "hobbit" was inspired by the fictional creatures created by J.R.R. Tolkien in his novels. Homo floresiensis is believed to have lived as recently as 50,000 years ago.