Anglerfish spotted in Canary Islands
An anglerfish has gone viral on social media after a team of researchers based in the Canary Islands on January 26th spotted the fish weaving its way to the surface of the ocean. Anglerfish are bony fish, which have a distinctive luminescent fin ray acting as a lure for other fish. Its luminescence actually comes from bacteria acquired from seawater.
Anglerfish are seen worldwide. They are spotted with various widths: ranging between 20-100 cm. There are over 200 species of anglerfish. The luminescent fin is a piece of dorsal spin that protrudes the fish's mouth like a fishing rod. This is only seen in female anglerfish. Most anglerfish inhabit oceans at depths of 0-1000m, depending on fish age and seasonality the range can vary.
