Melanocetus polyactis

Melanocetus polyactis

Black
Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Central America and the Caribbean
Small

Melanocetus polyactis is a species of black seadevil, a type of anglerfish. The fish is bathypelagic and has been found at depths ranging from 1,000 to 2,200 metres (3,300 to 7,200 ft). It is endemic to the Gulf of Panama.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Anglerfishes
Family: Melanocetidae
Genus: Melanocetus
Maximum length: 2 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: East Central Pacific: Apparently restricted to Gulf of Panama.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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