{"id":40780,"date":"2022-04-12T09:19:09","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/"},"modified":"2022-04-12T09:19:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:19:09","slug":"how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/","title":{"rendered":"How big is a giant oarfish?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#How_big_is_a_giant_oarfish\" title=\"How big is a giant oarfish?\">How big is a giant oarfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#What_is_the_longest_fish_in_the_world\" title=\"What is the longest fish in the world?\">What is the longest fish in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#Where_are_giant_oarfish_found\" title=\"Where are giant oarfish found?\">Where are giant oarfish found?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#What_is_the_longest_oarfish_ever_recorded\" title=\"What is the longest oarfish ever recorded?\">What is the longest oarfish ever recorded?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#How_big_is_the_largest_oarfish\" title=\"How big is the largest oarfish?\">How big is the largest oarfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#How_big_do_oarfish_get\" title=\"How big do oarfish get?\">How big do oarfish get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#What_is_the_largest_oarfish_ever_caught\" title=\"What is the largest oarfish ever caught?\">What is the largest oarfish ever caught?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#Can_we_eat_oarfish\" title=\"Can we eat oarfish?\">Can we eat oarfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#What_is_the_longest_fish_ever_recorded\" title=\"What is the longest fish ever recorded?\">What is the longest fish ever recorded?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#What_is_the_longest_name_of_fish\" title=\"What is the longest name of fish?\">What is the longest name of fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#Where_can_I_find_giant_oarfish\" title=\"Where can I find giant oarfish?\">Where can I find giant oarfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#What_is_the_longest_oarfish_in_the_world\" title=\"What is the longest oarfish in the world?\">What is the longest oarfish in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#Are_there_oarfish_in_Canada\" title=\"Are there oarfish in Canada?\">Are there oarfish in Canada?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#Can_an_oarfish_hurt_you\" title=\"Can an oarfish hurt you?\">Can an oarfish hurt you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#What_is_the_longest_oarfish_ever_found\" title=\"What is the longest oarfish ever found?\">What is the longest oarfish ever found?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#Is_the_oarfish_the_rarest_fish\" title=\"Is the oarfish the rarest fish?\">Is the oarfish the rarest fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#What_does_a_giant_oarfish_look_like\" title=\"What does a giant oarfish look like?\">What does a giant oarfish look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#What_is_the_largest_giant_oarfish\" title=\"What is the largest giant oarfish?\">What is the largest giant oarfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#How_big_is_the_giant_oarfish\" title=\"How big is the giant oarfish?\">How big is the giant oarfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#Is_oarfish_edible\" title=\"Is oarfish edible?\">Is oarfish edible?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#How_big_can_a_giant_oarfish_get\" title=\"How big can a giant oarfish get?\">How big can a giant oarfish get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#Is_a_oarfish_rare\" title=\"Is a oarfish rare?\">Is a oarfish rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#What_is_the_biggest_oarfish_in_the_world\" title=\"What is the biggest oarfish in the world?\">What is the biggest oarfish in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#How_big_can_a_oarfish_get\" title=\"How big can a oarfish get?\">How big can a oarfish get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-giant-oarfish\/#Does_oarfish_taste_good\" title=\"Does oarfish taste good?\">Does oarfish taste good?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_giant_oarfish\"><\/span>How big is a giant oarfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The maximum reported length of the oarfish is <b>36 feet (1,100 cm) total length although it is more commonly observed at lengths of approximately 10 feet (300 cm) total length. It is considered the longest bony fish alive in modern times by the Guinness Book of World Records.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_longest_fish_in_the_world\"><\/span>What is the longest fish in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just as the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest living mammal*, the <b>whale shark is the largest species of any fish, known to reach more than 40 feet in length. Besides sharing the title of biggest among their kind, the blue whale and whale shark have something else in common.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_giant_oarfish_found\"><\/span>Where are giant oarfish found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oarfish are a pelagic species found <b>throughout the deep seas of the eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. They are usually found at a depth of around 600 feet (200 meters), although they have been known to go as deep as 3,000 feet (1,000 meters).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_longest_oarfish_ever_recorded\"><\/span>What is the longest oarfish ever recorded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The longest of the bony or true fishes (Pisces) is the oarfish (Regalecus glesne), also called the King of the Herrings, which has a worldwide distribution. In c. 1885, a <b>7.6-m-long (25-ft) example weighing 272 kg (600 lb) was caught by fishermen off Pemaquid Point in Maine, USA.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_the_largest_oarfish\"><\/span>How big is the largest oarfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The giant oarfish, which has been known to reach up to a whopping <b>110 feet (36 meters) long, is considered a deep-sea fish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_oarfish_get\"><\/span>How big do oarfish get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>56 feet<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_oarfish_ever_caught\"><\/span>What is the largest oarfish ever caught?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the biggest oarfish ever recorded? According to researchers, the longest oarfish ever recorded was <b>1320 in (110 ft) long. The giant oarfish comes under the family regalecidae and are species of oarfish. They are known as Regalicus glossin spread across polar regions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_we_eat_oarfish\"><\/span>Can we eat oarfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the larger species are considered game fish and are fished commercially to a minor extent, oarfish are rarely caught alive; <b>their flesh is not well regarded for eating due to its gelatinous consistency.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_longest_fish_ever_recorded\"><\/span>What is the longest fish ever recorded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>whale shark is the worlds longest species of fish. The great white shark is the manifestation of power and is mistakenly thought to be the largest fish in the world.<\/b>The Worlds 10 Longest Species Of Fish.Rank1Animal<b>Whale shark<\/b>Scientific nameRhincodon typusMaximum length [m (ft)]12.659 more columnsx26bull;30 Aug 2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_longest_name_of_fish\"><\/span>What is the longest name of fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lauwiliwilinukunukuu02bboiu02bboi<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_find_giant_oarfish\"><\/span>Where can I find giant oarfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The giant oarfish is found <b>worldwide in the upper layers of the open ocean (the pelagic zone). It is believed to be oceanodromous, following its primary food source.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_longest_oarfish_in_the_world\"><\/span>What is the longest oarfish in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With claims of individuals reaching 50 feet long (15 m) and confirmed individuals reaching <b>35 feet (10.5 m), the oarfish is the longest bony fish in the world and has a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records to prove it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_oarfish_in_Canada\"><\/span>Are there oarfish in Canada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canada AM: <b>Rare sighting of oarfish | CTV News.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_oarfish_hurt_you\"><\/span>Can an oarfish hurt you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3. Giant oarfish eat tiny plankton and arent dangerous. Although oarfish were likely the source of many historic tales of sea serpents and sea monsters, <b>they are hardly dangerous to people. Oarfish feed on tiny plankton and have a small opening to their digestive system.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_longest_oarfish_ever_found\"><\/span>What is the longest oarfish ever found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to researchers, the longest oarfish ever recorded was <b>1320 in (110 ft) long. The giant oarfish comes under the family regalecidae and are species of oarfish. They are known as Regalicus glossin spread across polar regions. Giant oarfish are also named Pacific oarfish and streamer fish.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_oarfish_the_rarest_fish\"><\/span>Is the oarfish the rarest fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some are rarer than others, some can only be captured during a specific time of year, in a specific part of the island, at a specific hemisphere of the world. <b>The Oarfish is amongst one of the rarest fish to collect in this game<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_giant_oarfish_look_like\"><\/span>What does a giant oarfish look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the larger species are considered game fish and are fished commercially to a minor extent, oarfish are rarely caught alive; <b>their flesh is not well regarded for eating due to its gelatinous consistency.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_giant_oarfish\"><\/span>What is the largest giant oarfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the biggest oarfish ever recorded? According to researchers, the longest oarfish ever recorded was <b>1320 in (110 ft) long. The giant oarfish comes under the family regalecidae and are species of oarfish. They are known as Regalicus glossin spread across polar regions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_the_giant_oarfish\"><\/span>How big is the giant oarfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Giant oarfish are the longest known living species of bony fish, reaching a length of <b>56 feet (17 meters). They can weigh up to 600 pounds (270 kilograms).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_oarfish_edible\"><\/span>Is oarfish edible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The maximum reported length of the oarfish is <b>36 feet (1,100 cm) total length although it is more commonly observed at lengths of approximately 10 feet (300 cm) total length. It is considered the longest bony fish alive in modern times by the Guinness Book of World Records.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_can_a_giant_oarfish_get\"><\/span>How big can a giant oarfish get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The longest of the bony or true fishes (Pisces) is the oarfish (Regalecus glesne), also called the King of the Herrings, which has a worldwide distribution. In c. 1885, a <b>7.6-m-long (25-ft) example weighing 272 kg (600 lb) was caught by fishermen off Pemaquid Point in Maine, USA.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_oarfish_rare\"><\/span>Is a oarfish rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>56 feet<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_oarfish_in_the_world\"><\/span>What is the biggest oarfish in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is not well known, but <b>giant oarfish are thought to frequent depths around 3,300 feet (1,000 meters). Giant oarfish are the longest known living species of bony fish, reaching a length of 56 feet (17 meters). They can weigh up to 600 pounds (270 kilograms).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_can_a_oarfish_get\"><\/span>How big can a oarfish get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oarfish have no visible teeth. The maximum reported length of the oarfish is <b>36 feet (1,100 cm) total length although it is more commonly observed at lengths of approximately 10 feet (300 cm) total length.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_oarfish_taste_good\"><\/span>Does oarfish taste good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Giant oarfish <b>tastes like gelatinous goo. Not a lot is known about the conservation status of giant oarfish because they have rarely been observed alive, although fishermen do occasionally pull them up in nets as unwanted bycatch.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How big is a giant oarfish?What is the longest fish in the world?Where are giant oarfish found?What is the longest oarfish ever recorded?How big is the largest oarfish?How big do oarfish get?What is the largest oarfish ever caught?Can we eat oarfish?What is the longest fish ever recorded?What is the longest name of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40780"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40780"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40780\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40780"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40780"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40780"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}