Melanocetidae

Melanocetus niger

Melanocetus niger

Big mouth armed with long teeth

• Black
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Pacific Ocean
• South America
• Small

Melanocetus niger is a species of black seadevil, a type of anglerfish. They have big mouths, with plenty of long teeth, and numerous fin rays. The fish is bathypelagic and has been found at depths ranging from 1,200 to 2,000 metres (3,900 to 6,600 ft).