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Let us be clear, here. Although, when cooked properly it is considered a delicacy, in China, Oarfish is often not preferred for consumption because of its "gelatinous flesh." - many sources refer to the flesh as a reason not to consume oarfish.
But it is edible.
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∙ 13y agoOarfish feed primarily on zooplankton, selectively straining tiny euphausiids, shrimp, and other crustaceans from the water. Small fish, jellyfish, and squid are also taken.
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∙ 8y agoYes, Oarfish is one of the rare Chinese delicacies
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∙ 10y agoTheir length (up to 50 feet) protects from most predators.
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∙ 13y agohow they look what they do how they act to meet ther basic needs
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How many young do the oarfish bear?
Oarfish are a breed of long, bony fish that are found in tropical oceans. The lifespan of an oarfish is between 15 and 20 years.
Does the Oarfish travel alone?
YES
Is the Oarfish extinct?
no.they are almost extinct they are very rare.
Where does the oarfish live?
The Oarfish is the longest bony fish. It normally measures 16 to 35 feet (5 to 11 meters) long. However, people have reported seeing oarfish more than 55 feet (17 meters) in length. The fish live in temperate (mild) and warm seas, normally at depths of 1,000 to 2,000 feet (300 to 610 meters). They have flat-sided, silvery bodies with bright red fins. On the underside of an adult's body, two long pelvic fins end in blade-shaped swellings. These fins resemble the oars of a rowboat, giving the fish its name. The Oarfish is very rare and has only been captured on film alive a handful of times.
Are oysters endangered species?
oarfish are rare and are endangered species
What kind of food does a Oarfish eat?
they don't have gums and feed on zooplankton
What adaptations do oarfish have?
The oarfish has so many adaptations that helps its survival. They have a long bone structure that helps them to swim in a vertical position. Since they do not have teeth, they do not eat meat.
Is the oarfish dangerous?
There is nothing that suggests the oarfish is dangerous.
Can people eat oarfish?
Oarfish is not edible because they live 3,300 feet deep and live in harsh conditions. They would be very tough and taste like ocean water, and they would be very bony.
How many young do the oarfish bear?
Oarfish are a breed of long, bony fish that are found in tropical oceans. The lifespan of an oarfish is between 15 and 20 years.
What impact do you have on oarfish?
what impact do we have on oarfishes
Does the Oarfish travel alone?
YES
What sea monster is the world's largest?
oarfish
How big are oar fish?
Oarfish are 87 feet.
How does the oar fish protect themselves?
how do oarfish get their food
Is the Oarfish extinct?
no.they are almost extinct they are very rare.
How big can a giant oarfish grow?
10 to 50 feet long.
