‘Icarus of the deep’: how a dying anglerfish became a social media sensation
In February, researchers from conservation organisation Condrik Tenerife were about two kilometres off the coast of Tenerife ...
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This Mysterious Fish Became a Viral Phenomenon. Here's Why.
In February, researchers from conservation organization Condrik Tenerife were about two kilometers off the coast of Tenerife ...
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Dying anglerfish gives a glimpse of the deep
Anglerfish are much smaller than you probably think they are. The specimen Boguñá filmed was a female, which typically grow ...
How a dying anglerfish became the darling of social media
Photographer David Jara Boguñá filmed a humpback anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii, a species of black seadevil) swimming near the surface in sunlit waters. These fish have never before been seen ...
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'Icarus of the deep': How a dying anglerfish became a social media sensation
The bioluminescence is produced by symbiotic bacteria that live inside the bulbous head of the esca. Male anglerfish lack the iconic lure and are much smaller, usually reaching a length of only 3cm.
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The terrifying black seadevil anglerfish and its unique traits
The Black Seadevil anglerfish, scientifically known as Melanocetus johnsonii, is renowned for its bioluminescent lure, or esca, which protrudes from its head. This lure is a modified dorsal fin ...
Mysterious ‘Black Seadevil’ Spotted In Daylight Off Spanish Island | Watch
Photographer David Jara Boguna filmed a rare Humpback Anglerfish, or Black Seadevil, typically found in deep-sea darkness and ...
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Ultra-Rare Deep-Sea Fish Surfaces For The First Time, Stuns Experts | Watch
A rare Humpback Anglerfish, usually found 200–600m deep, was spotted near Tenerife in daylight for the first time. Experts speculate rising temperatures or its nearing death led it to the surface. The ...