R. glesne was first described by Peter Ascanius in 1772. The genus name, Regalecus, signifies "belonging to a … Meer weergeven

The giant oarfish has a worldwide distribution, having been found as far north as 72°N and as far south as 52°S, but is most commonly found in the tropics to middle latitudes. It has been categorized as ocean… Meer weergeven

This species is the world's longest bony fish, reaching a record length of 17 m (56 ft). It is commonly measured to 3 m (9.8 ft) in total length.
Few R. glesne larvae have been identified and … Meer weergeven

Much of what is known about the juvenile life cycle of R. glesne comes from artificial insemination work done in a laboratory setting. This work was performed in 2020 and was the first time that the progression fro… Meer weergeven

Little is known about oarfish behavior. It has been observed swimming by means of its dorsal fin, and also swimming in a vertical position. In 2010, scientists filmed a giant oarfish in the Gulf of Mexico swimming in the … Meer weergeven