Image Bank - Fishes
Redvelvet Whalefish
Reference |
IB1254 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Red Whalefishes - BARBOURISIIDAE |
Common Name |
Redvelvet Whalefish |
Scientific Name |
Barbourisia rufa |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Redvevet Whalefish is the only species in the family and is found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters, from depths of about 500 to 1500 m. The species is rarely encountered and very little is known of its biology. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |