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A whalefish in deep water

Whalefish

Family Cetomimidae

Not on exhibit
Animal type
Fishes
Ecosystem
Deep sea
Relatives
Other whalefishes; Order Cetomimiformes
Diet
Crustaceans, other fishes
Range
Worldwide from 1,400 to 7,600 ft. (430–2,300 m)
Size
Up to 16 inches (40 cm) in length

Meet the whalefish

A whalefish feels their way through the deep sea. Rows of pores along their back sense movement in dark water by alerting the fish to passing predators and prey.

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