The ribbonfish are any lampriform fishes in the family Trachipteridae. There are about 10 recognized species in the family. These pelagic fish are named for their slim, ribbon-like appearance. They are rarely seen alive, as they typically live in deep waters, though are not bottom feeders.

Discover the unique and fascinating world of Ribbonfish, a family of long, slender fish with distinctive ribbon-like bodies. Learn about their habitats, behaviors, and how they adapt to survive in the ocean.

Ribbonfish, any of several species of deep-sea, marine fishes constituting the family Trachipteridae (order Lampridiformes). The family contains three genera: Trachipterus, Desmodema, and Zu. These slender-bodied fishes occur in all the major oceans.

2023年1月19日 · Ribbonfish, otherwise known also as cutlassfish or hairtail fish, are eel-like fish that make excellent king mackerel bait, whose appearance causes most anglers to throw them back. Are we missing out on this toothy creature?

The Atlantic cutlassfish or ribbonfish is an odd looking saltwater fish that sometimes occurs in good numbers off the Mid Atlantic Coast. They are most common in coastal waters from North Carolina to Virginia Beach. Anglers sometimes encounter this odd-looking fish as …

The Atlantic cutlassfish, or ribbonfish as they are usually called in Texas, have no scales. Instead, their long, tapered bodies are covered with shiny, metallic silver skin. The body conformation is cutlass-like, tapering from the head to a pointed tail.

Ribbonfish, otherwise known as cutlassfish, are a popular fishing target throughout the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans and have become a more common catch for those enjoying some Chesapeake Bay fishing in recent years.