The deep-sea anglerfish is one of approximately 200 species of anglerfish currently living in the deep oceans today (Animals Time). The definition of the word “anglerfish” refers to a fish having a large mouth with a long filament to attract its prey. A synonym for the word anglerfish is goosefish (Dictionary). The scientific name is Melanocetus johnsoni (Seasky). The deep-sea anglerfish belongs to the class Lophiiformes (Animals Time). The deep-sea anglerfish also has a nickname known as the common black devil due to its appearance. Due to its dark skin color, frightening appearance, and fierce, sharp teeth, it has been considered a mysterious sea creature (Seasky). The deep-sea anglerfish has very small eyes (Seasky). The color of anglerfish can be deep black, a dark shade of gray, or dark brown (Buzzle). The skin of the anglerfish is very fragile and sensitive. If a person touches it, the skin of the anglerfish (Deep Sea Creatures) may fall off. The deep-sea anglerfish is shaped like a basketball (National Geographic) and is not able to swim well due to its body shape (frogfish). Female anglerfish body size ranges from about three inches to about a foot long, but there have been larger female anglerfish that measure about three feet long. The male anglerfish is a small dwarf compared to the female in terms of size. The male anglerfish is about as big as a human pinky finger. It is difficult to find many mature anglerfish in the deep ocean because both male and female anglerfish reach sexual maturity quite late in their lives (Bioexpedition). The anglerfish's esca is the part of the anglerfish's body that moves in front of its head. to attract prey. The "stem" is the part of the esca that is attached...... middle of paper ......e it never eats (Its Nature).2) The esca is connected to the oral nerves female anglerfish, so fish or other marine creatures close to the tealight holder will be eaten (Strange Animals). 3) The prey is usually eaten in a fraction of a second. (Strange animals).4) When the female anglerfish wants to lay eggs, she can release sperm into the body of parasitic males. 5) Most anglerfish larvae will not live to maturity because of all the predators (Bioexpedition). 6) A group of anglerfish, like other types of fish, is called a school (Animals Time). 7) The name of the anglerfish comes from the sca on the top of the female anglerfish (Its nature).8) The male must find a female to mate with, otherwise he will die (Its nature).9) The Anglerfish can also sense where their prey is coming from. using hair cells (frogfish).10) The lifespan of anglerfish can be up to 24 years (Gwinnett).