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. |