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Melanocetidae

Melanocetus rossi

Melanocetus rossi

  • Black
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Southern Ocean
  • Small

Melanocetus rossi is a species of black seadevil, a type of anglerfish. The fish is mesopelagic; the only example collected by humans was found in the Ross Sea at a depth of 390 metres (1,280 ft).

Maximum length
11.8 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Southern Ocean: Antarctica, Ross Sea.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient

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