King of Herring
The Giant Oarfish (Regalecus glesne), also known as the king of herrings, a species of oarfish of the family Regalecidae, is the world's longest bony fish. Rarely sighted, it is found in all the world's oceans at depths from 300 to 1,000 metres (984 to 3,281 ft). Most sightings have been in the north Atlantic, with most specimens found either dead or dying in shallow waters. Despite its nickname, the "king of herrings" is neither a true herring nor a close relative. According to the Great Book of Animals, its name comes from its crownlike appendages and from being sighted near shoals of herring, which fishermen thought were being guided by this fish. It is scaleless, ribbon-shaped and silvery with a long, red dorsal fin. The giant oarfish is the world's longest bony fish. Its total length has been documented to reach 17 m (56 ft), and it can weigh up to 300 kg. Its length and bizarre appearance are presumed to be responsible for some sea serpent sightings.
King of Herring
King of Herring
King of Herring
King of Herring
King of Herring
King of Herring
King of Herring
King of Herring
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