Rare Black Seadevil Anglerfish Spotted Near Ocean’s Surface in Stunning First-Ever Sighting
Imagine this: a creature from the darkest depths of the ocean, where sunlight never reaches, suddenly appearing in the bright, open waters near the surface. That’s exactly what happened when a black seadevil anglerfish —a rare deep-sea predator—was captured on video swimming near the Canary Islands. This remarkable sighting has stunned marine experts and ocean lovers worldwide because these eerie creatures are almost never seen alive outside their natural abyssal habitat.
The footage was taken by Spanish NGO Condrik Tenerife and marine photographer David Jara Boguna , who were actually researching sharks when they stumbled upon the extraordinary find. The video, shared on Instagram, shows the female black seadevil moving gracefully through the sunlit waters—something that has likely never been documented before. Experts suggest it might have been sick, injured, or possibly escaping a predator, which could explain why it ventured so far from its usual deep-sea home, which ranges from 650 to 6,500 feet below the surface .
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For those unfamiliar, the black seadevil (scientific name: Melanocetus johnsonii ) is a terrifying yet fascinating creature. It gets its name from its jet-black skin, enormous mouth filled with needle-like teeth, and the glowing lure on its forehead , which it uses to attract prey in the pitch-black depths. If this setup sounds familiar, you might recall a similar fish from Disney’s Finding Nemo —a bioluminescent predator waiting in the darkness to snap up unsuspecting victims.
The female anglerfish, like the one in the video, is the dominant sex of the species. They can grow up to seven inches long , while the males remain tiny—only about one inch —and survive by permanently fusing to the females, essentially becoming a living sperm source. Nature is full of surprises, right?
Sadly, the black seadevil did not survive long after being filmed . Experts suspect its journey to the surface was a sign of distress, possibly due to an illness or a disruption in its deep-sea environment. The fish has since been preserved for scientific study at the Tenerife Museum of Nature and Archaeology , allowing researchers to learn more about this elusive species.
While the sighting has sparked excitement in the marine biology world, it has also left many people feeling emotional. Social media users have described the black seadevil’s brief visit to the surface as poetic , with some even comparing it to a soul searching for light after a lifetime in darkness. One viral comment read: “There’s something deeply beautiful about a creature from the abyss finally seeing the light before it fades away.”
In the end, this rare sighting serves as a reminder of how vast and mysterious our oceans remain. There are countless creatures still undiscovered, living in places we can barely explore. Who knows what else lies hidden in the deep, waiting for its moment to emerge?
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