Image Bank - Fishes
Scalloped Ribbonfish
Reference |
IB1087 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Ribbonfishes - TRACHIPTERIDAE |
Common Name |
Scalloped Ribbonfish |
Scientific Name |
Zu cristatus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Ribbonfishes are found in the upper layers of the ocean to depths of about 1000 m and they feed on squids, fishes, pelagic crustaceans, and worms. They reach a maximum length of about 1.7 m. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |