Deepsea Blackdevil, Melanocetus murrayi Günther 1887

Other Names: Black Deep-sea Angler

Deepsea Blackdevil, Melanocetus murrayi. Source: Australian National Fish Collection, CSIRO. License: CC BY Attribution-Noncommercial

Summary:
Fabulous footage of a species of Melanocetus filmed in the Monterey Bay, California.
Cite this page as:
Dianne J. Bray, Melanocetus murrayi in Fishes of Australia, accessed 21 Mar 2025, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/3587

Quick Facts

CAAB Code:37213002
Biology:Bioluminescent
Biology:Males free-living
Depth:100-6370 m
Habitat:Bathypelagic
Max Size:13 cm

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