Species learning profile

Ikan sabuk raksasa

Regalecus glesne

Giant oarfish (Regalecus glesne) is a saltwater fish associated with deep sea habitat in Global. This ribbon-shaped fish is the longest living bony fish.

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At a glance

Perairan
Air laut
Habitat
Laut dalam
Panjang maksimum
800 cm
Sebaran
Seluruh dunia
Famili
Regalecidae
Ordo
Lampriformes

Observe

How to identify Ikan sabuk raksasa

  • Bright silver with red fins and dark spots.
  • Extremely long and ribbon-like with a red crest and no obvious tail fin.
  • Reported maximum length: 800 cm — a genuinely giant fish. Maximum is not the same as typical adult size.

Field note: color, size, and markings can change with age, sex, season, depth, and lighting. Use several traits together.

Place and pattern

Where it lives—and how it behaves

Habitat and range

This species is associated with deep sea habitat across Global. Food is scarce and sunlight is absent or faint, favoring energy-saving movement and specialized senses.

Behavior

Uses deep sea habitat for feeding, shelter, migration, or reproduction.

Food-web connections

What it eats and why it matters

Diet

A species-specific mix of plant material, plankton, invertebrates, or other fish.

Ecological role

It is part of the biological pump that moves food and carbon between surface water and the deep ocean..

Remember

One fact worth keeping

Ikan sabuk raksasa dapat tumbuh hingga sekitar 800 cm dan sering ditemukan di sekitar Laut dalam.

Think like a conservationist

A conservation lens

Deep-sea animals often grow slowly, and recovery can be difficult after habitat disturbance or heavy fishing.

This habitat lens is not a current population-status assessment. Status can differ among regions and change as new assessments are published; follow the reference links and local fisheries or wildlife agencies for current decisions.

Recall

Quick knowledge check

Which habitat is most closely associated with Giant oarfish in this guide?

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References and further reading

Fishdle summarizes stable identification and ecology concepts in plain language. Taxonomy and population knowledge continue to change, so use primary assessments and regional authorities for conservation or management decisions.

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