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Oarfish
(Regalecus glesne), a fish of the order Lampridi-formes. The narrow and very elongate body is 5.5 m long (sometimes reaching 9 m) and weighs approximately 250 kg. The red dorsal fin originates on the head and extends the entire length of the back. The front ten to 15 rays are elongate, forming a crest above the head. The oarfish is found in the warm and temperate waters of the world’s oceans at depths of 50 to 700 m and, occasionally, near the surface. The fish swims in a vertical position with the head up. At one time, fishermen thought the fish was a sea serpent with a horse’s head and fiery red mane. The oarfish may be found in schools of herring. It is inedible. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | ANOTHER Ribbon/ Oar fish was washed up at Seaham this week. 36FT HOW LONG OAR FISH CAN GROW - WEIGHING 40ST CAPTION(S): MONSTER The oar fish washed up in Northumberland; IMPRESSIVE A specimen at the Natural History Museum Organiser Tina Dowey said: "When someone from Skinningrove caught an oar fish earlier in the year, it provoked lots of local interest in mysterious fish and other sea creatures. |
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