Striking a pose, this goosefish (Sladenia shaefersi), with the common name of Schaefer's anglerfish, was among the first and favorite animals seen during Dive 12 of the 2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration.
While we do encounter anglerfish in our deep-ocean exploration, this particular species is not as well known, so catching a glimpse of it and its modified fins that act much like feet, allowing it to "walk" on the seafloor was indeed a treat.
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Video courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration.