Imagine coming face to face with a deep-sea creature that looks like something straight out of a horror movie! 🎥👀 That’s exactly what happened in Tenerife, where scientists from the NGO Condrik captured a Melanocetus johnsonii, better known as the black devil fish, alive.
An Unexpected Discovery
This terrifying abyssal fish, which usually lives between 200 and 2,000 meters deep, surfaced near the Canary Islands, giving researchers a rare chance to study it. And what they found left everyone stunned… 🤯
Small but Terrifying
With its massive jaws, razor-sharp teeth, and dark skin that blends into the ocean’s shadows, the devil fish is the ultimate nightmare of the deep. But its deadliest weapon is the illicium, a glowing appendage on its head that lures prey into its deadly trap…
Its Real Size Will Shock You
Despite its fearsome appearance, it’s much smaller than you’d think. Scientists confirmed that females measure just 15 cm (6 inches), while males are tiny, reaching only 3 cm (1 inch). Unbelievable, right?
What do you think of this deep-sea monster?
