An accurate illustration of the Parr's Combtooth Whalefish, it has an enormous mouth that reaches to well behind the small eyes. It is brownish red colour.
An accurate illustration of the Parr's Combtooth Whalefish, it has an enormous mouth that reaches to well behind the small eyes. It is brownish red colour.

Parr's Combtooth Whalefish,Gyrinomimus parri

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Description

Reference

IB1255

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Flabby Whalefishes - CETOMIMIDAE

Common Name

Parr's Combtooth Whalefish

Scientific Name

Gyrinomimus parri

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

Flabby Whalefish is found world-wide, occurring in deep water from 1000 to 4000 m. Females reach a maximum length of about 30 cm, while males are much smaller, growing to 3-5 cm.
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