Image Bank - Fishes
Oarfish,Swimming
Reference |
IB1088 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Oarfishes - REGALECIDAE |
Common Name |
Oarfish,Swimming |
Scientific Name |
Regalecus glesne |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Oarfish is the longest of all the bony fishes and can attain 11 m in length. They feed on planktonic crustaceans, squids and small fishes. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |