Classification: Deep-sea cryptid (probable angler subspecies)
Discovery Zone: Twilight Trench, ~2,400m below surface
Status: Active. Highly solitary. Interaction not recommended.
Physical Characteristics
- Dark blue skin with light-absorbing finish
- Translucent pectoral fins, often mistaken for decorative appendages
- Angler lure glowing from cranial stem; pulsing pattern observed during predatory activity
- Interlocking needle-like teeth optimized for trapping prey
Feeding Habits
- Favors squid and crustaceans
- Prefers prey that resists capture—possibly stimulation-based preference
- Unconfirmed merfolk incident (pending reclassification)
Observed Behavior
- Rests motionless in slow currents with lure dimmed—indicates stealth ambush tactic
- Displays variable aggression, but heightened alertness if surprised or approached
- Notable absence of vocalization; mild sonar disruption noted within 20 meters
“There’s poetry in her stillness. And hunger in her glow.”
– Field Report Fragment, Agent Redacted