Humpback Blackdevil
NameHumpback Blackdevil
Scientific NameMelanocetus johnsonii
Common NamesHumpback Blackdevil, Johnson's Anglerfish, Humpback Anglerfish
FamilyMelanocetidae
OriginAtlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Deep Sea
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)34-40
pH Range7.5-8.5
Description
The Humpback Blackdevil is a deep-sea anglerfish characterized by its dark, globular body and a prominent bioluminescent lure (esca) on its head, used to attract prey in the abyssal zone. Females are significantly larger than the parasitic males. This predatory fish is a solitary inhabitant of the bathypelagic and mesopelagic zones of the world's oceans.
