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Trachipteridae
The ribbonfish are any lampriform fishes in the family (biology), family Trachipteridae. These pelagic fish are named for their slim, ribbon-like appearance. They are rarely seen alive, as they typically live in deep waters, though are not bottom feeders. The perciformes, perciform fish known as the Cepola macrophthalma, red bandfish (''Cepola macrophthalma'') is sometimes referred to as ribbonfish, but it is unrelated to any ribbonfish in the Trachipteridae. They are readily recognized by their Fish anatomy, anatomy — a long, compressed, tape-like body, short head, narrow mouth and feeble teeth. A high dorsal fin occupies the whole length of the back; an anal fin is absent, and the caudal fin, if present, consists of two fascicles of rays of which the upper is prolonged and directed upwards. The pectoral fins are small, the pelvic fins composed of several rays, or of one long ray only. They have heavy spines along their lateral lines, and numerous lumps in the skin. Ribbonfis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desmodema Polystictum
''Desmodema polystictum'', also called the deal fish, polka-dot ribbonfish, or spotted ribbonfish, is a fish in the family Trachipteridae. It is found near New Zealand, the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, and South Africa. The species became more known when James Douglas Ogilby wrote and published work on the species in 1898. Related species * ''Desmodema lorum ''Desmodema'' is a small genus of ribbonfishes. Species There are currently two recognized species in this genus: * '' Desmodema lorum'' Rosenblatt Rosenblatt is a surname of German and Jewish origin, meaning "rose leaf". People with this surna ...'', the whiptail ribbonfish, is the only other species in its genus. References External linksWorld Register of Marine Species link [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |