Distinctive looking fish which has elongated, slender, bright silvery body which is free of scales and sometimes has a number of large black spots present. Dorsal fin is pink to reddish in colour runs the entire length of the body. Tail is very small and also pink/red in colour. No anal fins are present and pectoral fins are very small. Eyes are extremely large and the mouth can be extended outwards when feeding.
Distribution
Found predominantly in the northern and western areas of the Atlantic Ocean.
Feeds On
Believed to feed on small fish and squid.
- Scientific name: Trachipterus arcticus
- Also know as: Northern Dealfish, Ribbonfish
- Size: Usually 4ft in length but can reach 8ft
- UK minimum size: N/a
- UK shore caught record: N/a
- IUCN Status: NE (Not Evaluated)
