What is the black devilfish, the species seen for the first time in the Canary Islands that can change the course of scientific research

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This deep predator, dark looking and bioluminescent, has been a historic event for marine biology

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Historical sighting of the black devilfish on the surface For the first time in history, an adult specimen of the black devilfish (Melanocetus johnsonii), also known as “abisal rape”, was seen alive on the surface of the ocean, an unprecedented fact that has surprised specialists in marine biology. The discovery was made known by the non-governmental organization Condrik, dedicated to the conservation and dissemination of marine species, after t…

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This day, Friday, February 7, 2025, was shared a video on social networks where, for the first time, the sighting of the black devilfish in broad daylight is appreciated. How is the black devilfish? The black devilfish is characterized by its intimidating appearance: it has a large mouth with sharp teeth and a bioluminescent antenna in its head that it uses to attract its prey in the darkness of the deep sea. Females can reach up to 18 centimete…

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This is amazing, the “black devilfish” was first seen swimming on the surface of the ocean in broad daylight. It is an adult specimen of abyssal rape (Melanocetus johnsonii). Through social networks the video has gone viral where you observe how the black devilfish swims very slowly, probably because being a species of low depths, it must adapt little by little to the pressure of the water that is changing as it goes up. Continue reading: Is nat…

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In an unprecedented fact, an adult specimen of abisal rape (Melanocetus johnsonii), known as the “black devilfish”, has been spotted and recorded alive on the surface of the ocean, in broad daylight. This fish, famous for its appearance in the film “Searching for Nemo”, lives in the abyssal depths, kilometers from the surface. The extraordinary sighting took place just 2 km from the coast of Tenerife, during an expedition of the NGO Condrik-Tene…