Fish braid

Origin

The ribbon fish (Regalecus glesne) belongs to the Class Actinopterygii, family Regalecidae.  It can be found in tropical and temperate waters at depths of almost 1000 meters.
Members of this family are believed to have global distribution.
The interesting thing about this fish is that it does not belong to cartilaginous fish. It is an Osteichthyes fish, which has bones.
The name of the family to which it belongs (Regalecidae) comes from the Latin word regalis which means Royal, Royal.
On February 17, 2003 a specimen of length 3.3 meters and weight of 63 kg was caught.

Feeding over the braid

the main source of food is zooplankton. They also feed on small fish, crabs, shrimps and invertebrates.

Layout over the braid

It has a long and shiny silvery body, and on the dorsal side it has a bright red crest that stands out. At the front above the head, the crest is taller.
The longest over ribbon was seen in Asbury Park, New Jersey in 1963. It was over 15 meters long.
The pectoral fins located at the bottom are reduced in size. They do not greatly help the fish in locomotion.
The skin is not covered with zolzi instead there can be observed some spots that are said after the fish dies disappear shortly after.
At the depth at which it lives there are no currents and it has little developed muscles. It's not supposed to survive in turbulent waters.

Behavior over the braid

Ribbon fish is a very rare fish. It lives at depths of 900 meters and is said to surface only when sick or dying.
It is not a fish that can be eaten because of its gelatinous consistency.

Reproduction over the braid

Little is known about the reproduction of ribbon fish.
It has its breeding period from July to December. After 3 months the larvae hatch and as they grow they go to greater depths.