Oilfish
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| Scientific name | Ruvettus pretiosus |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Higher classification | Ruvettus |
| Order | Scombriformes |
| Rank | Species |
| Family | Gempylidae |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2141602 |
About Oilfish
The oilfish is a species of snake mackerel with a cosmopolitan distribution in tropical and temperate oceans. It can be found at depths of from 100 to 800 metres, usually between 200 to 400 metres. It can grow to a length of 300 centimetres TL though most do not exceed 150 centimetres SL.
Oilfish Photos
