02-26-2002, 08:37 PM
Oarfish.<br>Very rare, <br>"The oarfish is the longest bony fish in the sea. Also known as the ribbon fish, it can grow up to 50 feet in length and weigh as much as 100 pounds. The oarfish is easily distinguished by its shiny, silvery body and its bright red crest that runs the entire length of its body. Oarfish live in the deep ocean at depths down to 3000 feet. They have only been known to come up to the surface when sick or dying and have rarely ever been seen alive. Oarfish have a small mouth and no teeth. They strain crustaceans from the gill rakers in their mouth. It is believed that an oarfish can survive with only half of its body intact".<br><br><A HREF="http://www.thejump.net/id/oarfish.htm" target="_new">http://www.thejump.net/id/oarfish.htm</A><br><br><br><br>[laugh]