Fish

Humpback anglerfish

Melanocetus johnsonii

PacificAtlanticIndianSouthernArctic Found in 3 oceans

Tropical and temperate waters of all oceans

Depth

Down to about 4,500 m

Size

Female about 18 cm, male 3 cm

Diet

Fish, crustaceans

Zone

Midnight zone · 1,000 m and deeper

Key facts

• The female waves a glowing lure lit by bacteria.
• Its stretchy stomach lets it swallow prey larger than itself.
• In other anglerfish, the tiny male fuses with the female for life.

Verified sources

1. FishBase : Melanocetus johnsonii
2. FishBase, Melanocetus johnsonii

In the game: Prey: +15 points

In the same zone

Greenland sharkSomniosus microcephalus ChimaeraHydrolagus sp. Dumbo octopusGrimpoteuthis sp. Colossal squidMesonychoteuthis hamiltoni Bigfin squidMagnapinna sp. Glowing sucker octopusStauroteuthis syrtensis