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A black sea devil anglerfish with a large mouth, sharp teeth, and upright lure floating in dark water

Black seadevil anglerfish

Melanocetus johnsonii

Not on exhibit
Animal type
Fishes
Ecosystem
Deep sea
Relatives
Other anglerfish; Order: Lophiiformes
Diet
Crustaceans
Range
Worldwide from 330 to 15,000 ft. (100–4,500 m)
Size
Up to 8 inches (20 cm)

Meet the black seadevil anglerfish

This anglerfish female attracts prey with a “fishing pole” on her head. The tip of the pole lights up in the dark. When hungry animals get close, the fish gobbles them up.

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