King-Of-The-Salmon
Trachipterus altivelis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–900 m
- Max size: 1.8 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Long, ribbon thin and silver, this oceanic fish can stretch past 1.8 metres yet is paper flat from side to side. Small ones pick at copepods and worms while large adults take small fish, squid and young rockfish, sometimes feeding right on the bottom. An old fishermen's tale held that it led the salmon runs, hence the name king of the salmon.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Lampriformes › Trachipteridae › Trachipterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272531.
FAQ
- How deep does the King-Of-The-Salmon live?
- The King-Of-The-Salmon (Trachipterus altivelis) is typically found at 0–900 m.
- Is the King-Of-The-Salmon dangerous to divers?
- The King-Of-The-Salmon is harmless to divers.
- How big does the King-Of-The-Salmon get?
- The King-Of-The-Salmon grows to about 1.8 m.