Humpback anglerfish
The humpback anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) is an anglerfish belonging to the family Melanocetidae. It is a resident of the bathypelagic zone. It was discovered and named after James Yate Johnson.
Description
[change | change source]The humpback anglerfish can range from Van Dyke brown to a black color. They have a bioluminescent organ called an "esca" on their heads (it is only for females). They have spherical bodies and sharp teeth.
Habitat
[change | change source]Depths
[change | change source]These demonic-looking fish can live (660 and 4,920 ft) deep.
Distribution
[change | change source]They don't just live in the deepest depths; they are also distributed in the South China and the East China Sea.[1]
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A list of deep-sea animals, including the humpback anglerfish
References
[change | change source]Other websites
[change | change source]- Humpback Blackdevil (Melanocetus johnsonii). iNaturalist.