Cosmopolitan Dreamer
NameCosmopolitan Dreamer
Scientific NameMelanocetus johnsonii
Common NamesDeep-sea Anglerfish, Black Seadevil, Johnson's Anglerfish
FamilyMelanocetidae
OriginDeep Ocean, Worldwide
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)34-39
pH Range7.5-8.5
Description
This deep-sea anglerfish is characterized by its dark, globular body, large mouth with sharp teeth, and a bioluminescent lure (esca) on a modified dorsal fin ray (illicium) used to attract prey in the dark abyssal depths. These solitary predators are found in the bathyal and abyssal zones of oceans worldwide and are not suitable for home aquariums.
