Melanocetus johnsonii

Black Seadevil
DE: Schwarzangler
NL: Johnsons hengelvis
F: baudroie abyssale de Johnson (parfois surnommé diable noir des abysses)
model scale 1.5 : 1
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Description of the model:

The scientific model was done under supervision of Dr. Walter Etter (Natural History Museum Basel, Basel (CH).

The model was produced for the special exhibition “Deep sea” from 23rd March till 4th November 2012 in the Exhibitioncenter in Rosenheim LOKSCHUPPEN.

Thanks to the film by marine biologist Laia Valor off the coast of Tenerife, we were able to gain new information and have adapted our model.

The model is made of reinforced epoxy resin and coloured using non-fade colours. We used glass eyes. The female glows active with a LED light.

Dimensions

female: 31 cm long, 11 cm wide, 20 cm high
male: 8 cm

Price

model group 6.000,00 €

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Model views Melanocetus johnsonii

Black Seadevil

Model Melanocetus johnsonii, the Black Seadevil. The large female and the small male.

Melanocetus johnsonii - Black Seadevil female The model is actively illuminated with an LED.

Melanocetus johnsonii - Black Seadevil female Right side view of the model

Model of Melanocetus johnsonii - Black Seadevil female Front view of the model

Melanocetus johnsonii - Black Seadevil female and the tiny free-swimming male. Plastic model.

Melanocetus johnsonii - Black Seadevil female, model Detailed view of the fins

Model of Melanocetus johnsonii - Black Seadevil
R.H. side view of the male. The nerve cells can be seen clearly.

Model of Melanocetus johnsonii - Black Seadevil
overhead view of the male. The nerve cells can be seen clearly.

Model of Melanocetus johnsonii - Black Seadevil
overhead view of the male. The nerve cells can be seen clearly.

Model of Melanocetus johnsonii - Black Seadevil
close-up of the males head.

Profile Melanocetus johnsonii

Black Seadevil

Habitat

deep sea, 1000 – 4000 m deep.

Further Informations

The female attracs with its glowing organ small crustaces. The thiny mail fix itself at her body and stays his whole life with her. Nevertheless it is no parasite and can swim active and searchs his food. The lateral line organ projects from the body, rather than being contained in a narrow groove; this may increase its sensitivity.

Reference for the text:

Pietsch, Theodore W. 2005. Melanocetidae. Melanocetus. Black Seadevils. Version 05 November 2005 (under construction). in The Tree of Life Web Project