Humpback Anglerfish [Melanocetus johnsonii]
Description
This species is characterized by its large head and mouth, and small body. It has a round shape, and its jaws are filled with sharp, long teeth. It resides in deep sea, typically in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It uses bioluminescent lure to attract prey and has the ability to swallow prey larger than itself.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
|
| Family |
Goosefishes
Lophiidae
|
| Genus |
Devil Anglers
Lophius
|