A rare humpback anglerfish — also known as the Melanocetus johnsonii species of black seadevil — was filmed last week rising to the surface of the ocean in what experts say may be the first ...

Black demon fish (Melanocetus johnsonii) are usually only found on the seabed, at depths of between 200 and 2,000 metres. But scientists exploring the waters off the coast of Tenerife were in for ...

The specific humpback anglerfish was a female Melanocetus johnsonii as noted by the unique bioluminescent lure that extends from their head, according to Oceana. Only female have this dorsal lure ...