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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Maya Yang

‘It’s just gorgeous’: rare deep-sea dragonfish spotted off California coast

A highfin dragonfish observed by MBARI’s remotely operated vehicle outside of Monterey Bay.
A highfin dragonfish observed by MBARI’s remotely operated vehicle outside of Monterey Bay. Photograph: © 2022 MBARI

A rare deep-sea fish has been spotted off the coast of northern California, prompting excitement among marine biologists who have attempted to track down the elusive creature for decades.

The Bathophilus flemingi, also known as the highfin dragonfish, was captured on video by a team of researchers in Monterey Bay, California. Named after the mythical creature, the torpedo-shaped fish is a predator that roams the depths of the ocean.

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