The giant oarfish is a species of oarfish in the family Regalecidae, with an oceanodromous, worldwide distribution excluding polar regions. Other common names for the species include Pacific oarfish, king of herrings and ribbonfish.
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System (Realm) Living or Extinct Scientific Name Conservation Status Sources
1. Wikipedia: Giant oarfish
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Its physical characteristics and undulating mode of swimming have led to speculation that it might be the source of many "sea serpent" sightings.
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status = LC
View the Source2. Giant oarfish (Wikidata)
Wikidata- Wikidata Q310390 (P225 taxon name)
Statements section, conservation status (P141)
IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): least concern.
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