Image Bank - Fishes
Common Redmouth Whalefish
Reference |
IB1253 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Redmouth Whalefishes - RONDELETIIDAE |
Common Name |
Common Redmouth Whalefish |
Scientific Name |
Rondeletia loricata |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Common Redmouth Whalefish makes vertical migrations towards the surface at night to feed, and preys on small pelagic crustaceans such as copepods. They leave usually at depths of about 500-1500 m. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |