Past January 26A group of scientists from NPO Conderk-Tafe, conducted an expedition Near the coast of Tenerife When one of the marine biologists aboard MeaningHe saw something that attracted his attention. Just 2 kilometers from the coast, floating near the surface, they found a copy Black devil fishThe field is not rare for these fish near the Canary Islands. In fact, these are animals widespread around the world, especially in Tropical and subtropical waters. But it was very rare to see it so close to the coast and surface, because these fish usually swim at a depth that can pass from 100 to 4500 meters.
Until now, they only found on the Canary coasts Larvae and copies are deadThis field, however, was alive during observation. Although for a long time, since, as explained by the value for the media, this was noticed Clearly damaged.
It is unclear whether this fish has reached a black devil along the coast from some diseases from the rising trends or the flight of a predator. Unfortunately, it was clear that he had little time in life. When soon after they discovered that he was dead, they lifted him and took him Museum of Nature and Archeology of Santa -Curre de Tenerife, Where is it now.
Features of the Black Devil fish
Black devil fish (Melanocetus Johnsonii) This is an exciting animal. 20 centimeters long, it usually lives in very depths, in Very dark areas to which sunlight does not arrive. baitA field of a kind of flashlight that hangs from his head and shines Symbiosis with fluorescent bacteriaThe fish covers them, and they are the light that they need to hunt.
It was not clear what was happening specifically in the fish of the black devil, but other types of the same order, LoopholeThey have a very peculiar relationship between men and women. This is usually a woman who hunts, while a man remains to adhere to her As a parasite. If I did not do this, I would have lost it in the dark. The fact is that you are fired so much with your body, that the time comes when atrophy becomes part in the form Sperm bag When a woman needs it. Of course, very practical.
Unexpected observation
Laia Value and the rest of the team held an expedition in search Pelagic sharks On board the ship Glauk
When they saw the fish, they acted as previously commented. It was an unexpected observation in this area, but also for a while. And this is that the fish of the Black Devil is so used to darkness that it will never be visible voluntarily in broad daylight.
It is clear that something happened to him. Now we will have to investigate this. How logical, if some kind of swimmer divided, he must notify him as soon as possible, but not because he entails some kind of risk. It is true that this is an ugly fish, with an even cruel appearance, but this completely harmless to peopleThe field in your case should be notified of the promotion of your protection. Nothing can be done for this life, but the ideal will no longer happen again. In any case, what was seen what was noticed, it seems that it was something accidental, and this is unlikely to happen again.
Source: Hiper Textual
