On January 26, 2025, scientists worldwide were shocked to learn that a black seadevil anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) had ...
The marine photographer who captured the footage said it could be the world's first recorded sighting of a black seadevil ...
Researchers discovered the deep sea creature in Spain’s Canary Islands, capturing footage of it in broad daylight for the ...
According to the organization, the fish is a so-called “black seadevil” known by its scientific name Melanocetus johnsonii.
This is only the second time the species has been recorded while alive. “I thought it was A.I.,” says fish biologist Kory Evans.
A rare black seadevil was filmed near the ocean’s surface, stunning scientists and sparking wholesome social media reactions ...
The black seadevil (Melanocetus johnsonii), known for its bioluminescent lure and fearsome appearance, typically inhabits the ocean’s depths, between 650 and 6,500 feet. The fish was filmed by ...
between 200 and 1000 meters below the ocean surface. The anglerfish is also known as the black seadevil or black sea monster. The specific humpback anglerfish was a female Melanocetus johnsonii as ...