They feed on crustaceans, squid, plankton, and krill. The myth of the Doomsday fish originated in Japan, where it was known as "ryugu no tsukai". This name translates to "the messenger from the ...

A rarely seen 'doomsday' fish was found ashore on a Mexico beach ... and are seen as a sign of things to come in Japanese mythology where it is known as 'the messenger from the sea dragon god ...

An oarfish, also known as a 'doomsday' fish, was found by paddle-boarders on the California coastline on 10 August. The name comes from the belief that the fish are harbingers of imminent natural ...