For the first time ever, researchers have captured video of a rarely seen sea creature know as the Black Seadevil. It was spotted in the vast, dark waters at 1,900 ft. below sea level by researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. In 25 years, researchers have only seen 3, which is why they are hyped about capturing video of this rare creature. This fish is a deep sea angler by definition. It has an amazing fluorescent bulb dangling from its head that attracts prey. Not much is know about this fish, but the video taken reveals a lot more about it than anyone has ever known. Although this fish seems menacing, it is only about 3.5 inches long. The amazing thing about this fish is that the males have a much shorter life expectancy and are much smaller than females. In fact, male Seadevils must attach themselves to a female like a parasite, and live off of them. If they do not find a female host, they drown. They are not even properly equipped for eating. This may be why there are so few Seadevils that exist.
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This is really cool! I find it really fascinating that this fish is born with a fluorescent bulb dangling from its head.
ReplyDeleteDo females also a short life expectancy? How much larger are they from the males?
ReplyDeleteWow, this fish is very unique. It reminds me of the fish in the Finding Nemo. Do you know how the light of the Angular Fish works?
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