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 found and named after James Yate Johnson.

Description

The humpback anglerfish ranges 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

Depths

These demonic-looking fish can live (660 and 4,920 ft) deep.

Distribution

They do not only 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

  1. ↑ "Melanocetus johnsonii, Humpback anglerfish". Archived from the original on 2024-11-27. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
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