A deep-sea fisherman has shared an eerie and alien-like catch—a strange, otherworldly creature that seems like it could be straight out of a sci-fi movie.
With a large, bulbous body that looks like a brain, small, shrunken eyes, and a gaping mouth, this fish appears as though it hails from another planet.
Roman Fedortsov, the fisherman who made the discovery, pulled the creature from the northern Pacific Ocean and posted a video of his find for his 600,000 followers.
He identified the species as Aptocyclus ventricosus, commonly called the smooth lumpfish or smooth lumpsucker. This deep-sea fish, which belongs to the marine ray-finned family, can grow up to 44cm in length.
While the fish’s appearance is unusual to begin with, it seems to have undergone some swelling due to the pressure change when it was brought to the surface, giving it an even more alien-like, distorted body.
Roman, who works on a trawler in Murmansk, Russia, posted the footage of the creature aboard his boat, which quickly went viral with over 200,000 views.
Some viewers made pop culture references, with one person calling it “Megamind,” after the cartoon character with an oversized head, and another comparing it to “The Dark Lord” from Harry Potter.
Fedortsov is no stranger to capturing strange sea creatures. His collection of bizarre marine life includes an alien-headed fish, another with tentacle-like protrusions from its mouth, and one with teeth that are constantly replaced by new ones growing from the back of its jaw.
These are just a few examples of the many weird and fascinating creatures he’s encountered, earning him a reputation as an internet sensation for his captivating deep-sea photos.
Although many commenters find the fish monstrous or ugly, Fedortsov appreciates their uniqueness. “In their own way, all of these creatures are beautiful,” he said, sharing his admiration for the diversity of deep-sea life.
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