An underwater robot exploring the deep seas captured the first video footage ever of a creepy-looking anglerfish, a creature that looks so menacing it is sometimes called the ” black seadevil “. Why are angler fish so scary? Both jaws are lined with inwardly inclined small teeth . The teeth of an anglerfish can be … Read more
Beiler’s find was a Pacific footballfish , a type of deep-sea anglerfish, once made famous in the animated movie “Finding Nemo”, with a bioluminescent light on top of its head that acts as a lure. What did Dory call the angler fish ? Dory : I shall call him Squishy and he shall be mine … Read more
What fish is known as a sea devil ? Anglerfish , like this Melanocetus, are among the most rarely seen of all deep-sea fishes. The shining spot at the tip of the ‘fishing pole’ projecting from the fish’s head is a glowing lure. The anglerfish uses its light to attract prey in its deep, dark … Read more