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List Of Longest Fish
This list includes fish with reported maximum length more than 6 metres. {, class="wikitable" , - ! Rank ! Animal ! Scientific name ! Maximum length ( m) ! Image ! Habitat , - , 1 , , Whale shark , , ''Rhincodon typus'' , , 12.65 , , , , , - , 2 , , Basking shark , , ''Cetorhinus maximus'' , , 12.27 , , , , , - , 3 , , Giant oarfish , , ''Regalecus glesne'' , , 11, , , , , - , 4 , , Russell's oarfish , , ''Regalecus russellii'' , , 8 , , , , , - , 5 , , Largetooth sawfish , , ''Pristis pristis'' , , 7.5, , , , , - , 6 , , Tiger shark , , ''Galeocerdo cuvier'' , , 7.4 , , , , , - , 7 , , Longcomb sawfish , , ''Pristis zijsron'' , , 7.3 , , , , , - , 8 , , Greenland shark , , ''Somniosus microcephalus'' , , 7.3 , , , , , - , 9 , , Beluga sturgeon , , ''Huso huso'' , , 7.2 , , , , , - , 10 , , Great white shark , , ''Carcharodon carcharias'' , , 7.1 (disputed) , , , , , - , 11 , , Pacific sleeper shark , , ''Somniosus pacificu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meter
The metre ( British spelling) or meter ( American spelling; see spelling differences) (from the French unit , from the Greek noun , "measure"), symbol m, is the primary unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), though its prefixed forms are also used relatively frequently. The metre was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a great circle, so the Earth's circumference is approximately km. In 1799, the metre was redefined in terms of a prototype metre bar (the actual bar used was changed in 1889). In 1960, the metre was redefined in terms of a certain number of wavelengths of a certain emission line of krypton-86. The current definition was adopted in 1983 and modified slightly in 2002 to clarify that the metre is a measure of proper length. From 1983 until 2019, the metre was formally defined as the length of the path travelled by light in a vacuum in of a second. After the 2019 rede ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greenland Shark
The Greenland shark (''Somniosus microcephalus''), also known as the gurry shark, grey shark, or by the Kalaallisut name ''eqalussuaq'', is a large shark of the family Somniosidae ("sleeper sharks"), closely related to the Pacific and southern sleeper sharks. The distribution of this species is mostly restricted to the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean; however, more recent evidence indicates that at great depths it may range as far south as the Caribbean. The Greenland shark has the longest known lifespan of all vertebrate species (estimated to be between 250 and 500 years), and is among the largest extant species of shark. It is a generalist feeder, consuming a variety of available foods. As an adaptation to living at depth, it has a high concentration of trimethylamine ''N''-oxide in its tissues, which causes the meat to be toxic. Greenland shark flesh, treated to reduce toxin levels, is eaten in Iceland as a delicacy known as '' kæstur hákarl''. As i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alopias Vulpinus Distmap
Thresher sharks are large lamniform sharks of the family Alopiidae found in all temperate and tropical oceans of the world; the family contains three extant species, all within the genus ''Alopias''. All three thresher shark species have been listed as vulnerable to extinction by the World Conservation Union since 2007 (IUCN). All are popular sport fish. In addition, they are hunted for their meat, livers (for shark liver oil), skin (for leather), and fins for use in shark-fin soup. They do not appear to be a threat to humans. Taxonomy The genus and family name derive from the Greek word , , meaning fox. As a result, the long-tailed or common thresher shark, ''Alopias vulpinus'', is also known as the fox shark. The common name is derived from a distinctive, thresher-like tail or caudal fin which can be as long as the body of the shark itself. Species The three extant thresher shark species are all in the genus ''Alopias''. The possible existence of a hitherto unrecognized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Common Thresher Shark
The common thresher (''Alopias vulpinus''), also known as Atlantic thresher, is the largest species of thresher shark, family Alopiidae, reaching some in length. About half of its length consists of the elongated upper lobe of its caudal fin. With a streamlined body, short pointed snout, and modestly sized eyes, the common thresher resembles (and has often been confused with) the pelagic thresher (''A. pelagicus''). It can be distinguished from the latter species by the white of its belly extending in a band over the bases of its pectoral fins. The common thresher is distributed worldwide in tropical and temperate waters, though it prefers cooler temperatures. It can be found both close to shore and in the open ocean, from the surface to a depth of . It is seasonally migratory and spends summers at lower latitudes. The long tail of the common thresher, the source of many fanciful tales through history, is used in a whip-like fashion to deliver incapacitating blows to its prey. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somniosus Pacificus Distmap
''Somniosus'' is a widely distributed genus of deepwater dogfish sharks in the family Somniosidae. Several members of the genus are believed to attain lengths up to , thus ranking among the largest of sharks. Species * ''Somniosus antarcticus'' Whitley, 1939 (southern sleeper shark) * †''Somniosus gonzalezi'' Welton & Goedert, 2016 – fossil, Oligocene * ''Somniosus longus'' Tanaka, 1912 (frog shark) * '' Somniosus microcephalus'' (Bloch & J. G. Schneider, 1801) (Greenland shark) * ''Somniosus pacificus'' Bigelow & Schroeder, 1944 (Pacific sleeper shark) * ''Somniosus rostratus'' A. Risso, 1827 (little sleeper shark) * ''Somniosus'' sp. A Not yet described (longnose sleeper shark) Image:Somniosus microcephalus okeanos.jpg , '' Somniosus microcephalus'' Image:Somniosus pacificus noaa2.jpg, ''Somniosus pacificus'' Image:Somniosus rostratus adult JGF.jpg, ''Somniosus rostratus'' Image:Somniosus antarcticus.jpg, ''Somniosus antarcticus'' See also * List of prehistoric cart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pacific Sleeper Shark
The Pacific sleeper shark (''Somniosus pacificus'') is a sleeper shark of the family Somniosidae, found in the North Pacific on continental shelves and slopes in Arctic and temperate waters between latitudes 70°N and 22°N, from the surface to deep. Records from southern oceans are likely misidentifications of relatives. Its length is up to , although it could possibly reach lengths in excess of . Feeding habits Pacific sleeper sharks, which are thought to be both predators and scavengers, can glide through the water with little body movement and little hydrodynamic noise, making them successful stealth predators. They feed by means of suction and cutting of their prey. They have large mouths that can essentially inhale prey and their teeth cut up any pieces that are too large to swallow. They show a characteristic rolling motion of the head when feeding. Only in Alaska has the shark's diet been studied - most sharks' stomachs contain remains of giant Pacific octopus. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carcharodon Carcharias
The great white shark (''Carcharodon carcharias''), also known as the white shark, white pointer, or simply great white, is a species of large mackerel shark which can be found in the coastal surface waters of all the major oceans. It is notable for its size, with larger female individuals growing to in length and in weight at maturity. However, most are smaller; males measure , and females measure on average. According to a 2014 study, the lifespan of great white sharks is estimated to be as long as 70 years or more, well above previous estimates, making it one of the longest lived cartilaginous fishes currently known. According to the same study, male great white sharks take 26 years to reach sexual maturity, while the females take 33 years to be ready to produce offspring. Great white sharks can swim at speeds of 25 km/h (16 mph) for short bursts and to depths of . The great white shark is an apex predator, as it has no known natural predators other than, on ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great White Shark
The great white shark (''Carcharodon carcharias''), also known as the white shark, white pointer, or simply great white, is a species of large Lamniformes, mackerel shark which can be found in the coastal surface waters of all the major oceans. It is notable for its size, with larger female individuals growing to in length and in weight at maturity. However, most are smaller; males measure , and females measure on average. According to a 2014 study, the lifespan of great white sharks is estimated to be as long as 70 years or more, well above previous estimates, making it one of the longest lived Chondrichthyes, cartilaginous fishes currently known. According to the same study, male great white sharks take 26 years to reach sexual maturity, while the females take 33 years to be ready to produce offspring. Great white sharks can swim at speeds of 25 km/h (16 mph) for short bursts and to depths of . The great white shark is an apex predator, as it has no known natura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huso Huso
The beluga (), also known as the beluga sturgeon or great sturgeon (''Huso huso''), is a species of anadromous fish in the sturgeon family (Acipenseridae) of order Acipenseriformes. It is found primarily in the Caspian and Black Sea basins, and formerly in the Adriatic Sea. Based on maximum size, it is the third-most-massive living species of bony fish.Huso huso. Fishbase.org. Accessed on 11 January 2008 Heavily fished for the female's valuable , known as , wild populations have been greatly reduced by |
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