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Fish
Anglerfish
Melanocetus johnsonii
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 20-30 years
- Weight
- 0.5-50 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) is a carnivore species found in Deep sea worldwide. It typically lives 20-30 years, weighing around 0.5-50 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the anglerfish: Female anglerfish use a glowing lure to attract prey in the dark.
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that breathe through gills and make up the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth, with countless species living in oceans, rivers, and lakes.