Southern Ribbonfish (species: Trachipterus jacksonensis) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Trachipterus jacksonensis
Southern Ribbonfish


©Stewart Barry / Atlas of Living Australia: Southern Ribbonfish (Trachipterus jacksonensis)

©Museum of Victoria: Southern Ribbonfish (Trachipterus jacksonensis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Lampridiformes
Family Trachipteridae
Genus Trachipterus
Species Trachipterus jacksonensis

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Distinguishing features

The Southern Ribbonfish has a narrow eel-like body that thins into a point at the tail. The dorsal fin runs for almost the full length of its body.

It has large eyes, adapted to life at ocean depths with limited light.

Its large extendable mouth is very noticable.

Size

  • Up to 220 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 1000 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

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