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'''''Trachipterus trachypterus''''', is a [[ |
'''''Trachipterus trachypterus''''', is a [[ribbonfish]] of the [[family (biology)|family]] '''Trachipteridae''', found in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide. Its length is up to 3 [[metre|m]]. |
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This ribbonfish is similar to the [[oarfish]], but can be distinguished by its large fan-like [[caudal fin]], usually held in a highly elevated position, and by its shorter, five rayed [[pelvic fin]]s. It swims with its head up. |
This ribbonfish is similar to the [[oarfish]], but can be distinguished by its large fan-like [[caudal fin]], usually held in a highly elevated position, and by its shorter, five rayed [[pelvic fin]]s. It swims with its head up. |
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* Tony Ayling & Geoffrey Cox, ''Collins Guide to the Sea Fishes of New Zealand'', (William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand [[1982]]) ISBN 0-00-216987-8 |
* Tony Ayling & Geoffrey Cox, ''Collins Guide to the Sea Fishes of New Zealand'', (William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand [[1982]]) ISBN 0-00-216987-8 |
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Trachipterus trachypterus, is a ribbonfish of the family Trachipteridae, found in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide. Its length is up to 3 m.
This ribbonfish is similar to the oarfish, but can be distinguished by its large fan-like caudal fin, usually held in a highly elevated position, and by its shorter, five rayed pelvic fins. It swims with its head up.
This rare mesopelagic species is silver in colour with a few irregular dark spots, and pink fins. It feeds on squid and midwater fishes.
References
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Trachipterus trachypterus". FishBase. May 2006 version.
- Tony Ayling & Geoffrey Cox, Collins Guide to the Sea Fishes of New Zealand, (William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1982) ISBN 0-00-216987-8