Scientists discovered the deep-sea creature in their fishing net and later identified it as a new species, study said. Other cardinalfish species have been found in the Mediterranean and near the Azores, the release said. The researchers identified the fish as a new species and named it the great deepwater cardinalfish, or Microichthys grandis. The great deepwater cardinalfish or Microichthys grandis. Photo from Bram CouperusThe great deepwater cardinalfish is dark gray, with lines of black scales and a pinkish edge, photos show.

Source: The Herald April 14, 2023 20:39 UTC