The giant oarfish is a deep-sea fish notable for its elongated, ribbon-like body, reaching up to 600 inches and weighing around 600 pounds. It inhabits ocean depths of 650 to 3,300 feet. Feeding primarily on plankton and small fish, it is rarely seen near the surface. The giant oarfish exhibits a gentle, solitary behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Giant oarfish
36 in · 500 lb
Giant oarfish
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