Regalecus glesne

FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
RegalecidaeRegalecus glesneAscanius1772Oarfish

Regalecus glesne

Unique Characters: Giant ribbon-like lampridiform fish; body extremely elongate, to about 17m, compressed. First 8-10 dorsal-fin elements (and the single pelvic-fin soft ray) extremely elongate flexible spines. Total dorsal-fin elements 260-412. Anal fin absent. Scales absent, except for tubular lateral-line scales.

Similar Species: None.

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