Solvin Zankl / Johnson's abyssal seadevil, (Melanocetus johnsonii) deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive.

Solvin Zankl / Murrays abyssal anglerfish (Melanocetus murrayi) head portrait, showing bioluminescent esca used to attract prey. The bioluminescence is produced by symbiotic bacteria; these bacteria are thought to e...

Solvin Zankl / Deep-sea anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) female swimming and showing teeth. Captive.

Solvin Zankl / Deep-sea anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) female backlit swimming in the darkness. Captive.