festive ribbonfish

Eutaeniophorus festivus

Cetomimid Fish of Central Pacific

Eutaeniophorus is a genus of flabby whalefish found at depths of from 10 to 200 metres (33 to 656 ft) in the oceans.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Sawbellies and Allies
Family: Cetomimidae
Genus: Eutaeniophorus
Maximum length: 5.3 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Circumglobal: In tropical to subtropical waters; except eastern Central Pacific. Eastern Atlantic: four records between 25°N and 5°S. Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique Channel (Ref. 6619 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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