Triplewart Devil Fish - Nocturne

This extraordinary specimen lives beyond the reach of the sun at depths up 5000 feet. It uses a lamp-like photophore at the end of its extended dorsal fin to attract its prey. This impression is from a female with a small full sized male attached to her belly which she uses to fertilize her eggs and when complete discards him into the abyss.

Image Size: 13"h X 21"w

Archival inks on black Unryu mulberry bark paper, mounted on hardwood birch panel with black lacquered sides. Artist seal in 24k gold.

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