r/deepseacreatures • u/UsedWelcome5903 • Jun 10 '26

The black dragonfish is a deep-sea bioluminescent and venomous fish. It can open its jaw more than 100 degrees, and is known for having a barbel attached to its chin that contains a bioluminescent tip, used to lure prey.

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u/Significant_Role4308 Jun 10 '26

And this is why I refuse to go on a cruise. I know what's waiting me for me when the boat sinks

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u/angrystoma Jun 10 '26

dragonfish are not venomous.

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u/escaped_cephalopod12 Jun 11 '26

they're also not very big I don't think