Scientists photograph and capture rare, odd looking melanocetus ("the Black Seadevil") deep-sea fish

Researchers with the Monterey Ray Bay Aquarium Research Institute acquired footage of the rare Melanocetus fish, more affectionately known as “the Black Seadevil”. These creepy critters are rarely seen in their natural deep-sea habitat. Scientists who captured the wonderful new footage of the Black Seadevil told reporters that the first thing they thought when the spotted the unusual species was “Aaaaagggghhhhh!!!!”

Scientists photograph and capture rare, odd looking melanocetus ("the Black Seadevil") deep-sea fish