Longray Seadevil
NameLongray Seadevil
Scientific NameCeratias holboelli
Common NamesLongray Seadevil, Krøyer's Deep Sea Angler, Krøyer's Anglerfish
FamilyCeratiidae
OriginAtlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Deep Sea
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Max Size (Inches)47
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)34-40
pH Range7.5-8.5
Description
The Longray Seadevil is a deep-sea anglerfish found in the bathypelagic and mesopelagic zones of the world's oceans. Females possess a prominent bioluminescent lure (esca) on a long 'fishing rod' (illicium) to attract prey in the dark depths. This species is not suitable for home aquariums due to its extreme deep-sea habitat requirements and specialized biology.
