Did you know: about Dulcibella camanchaca,a rare, predatory amphipod

newly discovered, rare, and predatory amphipod found in the Atacama Trench, a deep-sea canyon off the coast of Chile, and is the first large, active predatory amphipod found at these extreme depths.
Here's a more detailed look at the discovery:
Discovery: Scientists discovered Dulcibella camanchaca in the Atacama Trench, a deep-sea canyon exceeding depths of 8,000 meters.
Location: The Atacama Trench is located off the coast of Chile, in the South Pacific Ocean.
Name: The species was named "Dulcibella camanchaca," with "camanchaca" meaning "darkness" in some South American languages, fitting for a creature found in the deep, dark ocean.
Predatory Behavior: Dulcibella camanchaca is an active predator, using specialized appendages to capture and prey on smaller amphipod species.
Significance: This discovery highlights the unique biodiversity of deep-sea ecosystems and the importance of continued exploration of the hadal zone, the deepest part of the ocean
Appearance: The amphipod is described as "ghostly" and has a "crab-like" appearance.
Size: The amphipod measures nearly four centimeters in length.
First of its kind: Dulcibella camanchaca is the first large, active predatory amphipod found in the deep-sea zone.
Unique features: The species lacks pigmented eyes and exhibits gigantism.
Research: The discovery was part of the 2023 Integrated Deep-Ocean Observing System (IDOOS) Expedition