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ˈɔrˌfɪʃ, ˈoʊr-oarfish

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. oarfish, king of the herring, ribbonfish, Regalecus glesnenoun

    thin deep-water tropical fish 20 to 30 feet long having a red dorsal fin

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  1. oarfishnoun

    a large, greatly elongated, type of fish of the family Regalecidae

Wikipedia

  1. Oarfish

    Oarfish are huge, greatly elongated, pelagic lampriform fish belonging to the small family Regalecidae. Found in areas spanning from temperate ocean zones to tropical ones, yet rarely seen, the oarfish family contains three species in two genera. One of these, the giant oarfish (Regalecus glesne), is the longest bony fish alive, growing up to 11 m (36 ft) in length. The common name oarfish is thought to be in reference either to their highly compressed and elongated bodies, or to the now discredited belief that the fish "row" themselves through the water with their pelvic fins. The family name Regalecidae is derived from the Latin regalis, meaning "royal". The occasional beachings of oarfish after storms, and their habit of lingering at the surface when sick or dying, make oarfish a probable source of many sea serpent tales. Although the larger species are considered game fish and are fished commercially to a minor extent, oarfish are rarely caught alive; their flesh is not well regarded for eating due to its gelatinous consistency.

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  1. oarfish

    An oarfish is a large, elongated species of fish that belongs to the Regalecidae family. They are known for their elongated bodies that can reach lengths of up to 8 meters (26 feet), making them the longest bony fish in existence. Named for their long, oar-shaped fins, oarfish primarily inhabit the deep, oceanic waters and are rarely seen by humans due to their deep-sea dwelling nature. They are characterized by their bright silver bodies and red or pinkish fins.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Oarfishnoun

    the ribbon fish

Wikidata

  1. Oarfish

    Oarfish are large, greatly elongated, pelagic Lampriform fishes comprising the small family Regalecidae. Found in all temperate to tropical oceans yet rarely seen, the oarfish family contains four species in two genera. One of these, the king of herrings, is the longest bony fish alive, at up to 17 metres in length. The common name oarfish is presumably in reference to either their highly compressed and elongated bodies, or to the former belief that the fish "row" themselves through the water with their pelvic fins. The family name Regalecidae is derived from the Latin regalis, meaning "royal". The occasional beachings of oarfish after storms, and their habit of lingering at the surface when sick or dying, make oarfish a probable source of many sea serpent tales. Although the larger species are considered game fish and are fished commercially, oarfish are rarely caught alive; their flesh is not well regarded due to its gelatinous consistency.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of oarfish in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of oarfish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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  1. Uozu Aquarium keeper Kazusa Saiba:

    There is no scientific evidence at all for the theory that oarfish appear around big quakes. But we can not 100 % deny the possibility.


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