Thought to have a circumglobal distribution throughout the Southern Hemisphere, Cetomimidae are the most diverse family of whalefishes.

In 1966, based on 11 specimens, scientists added another deep sea creature to the list of mystery suspects: the bignose fish, found living deep in the sea like the whalefish. It has an unusual nose-like …

Explore below to meet different fishes and learn their stories. A whalefish feels its way through the deep sea.

There are 30 species of whalefish in the family Cetomimidae. Most are only 20 centimeters (almost eight inches) long, with the largest species reaching up to 40 centimeters (16 inches) in length. Their name …

While marine biologists have yet to find a fish with eyeballs in its hands, more or less everything else is down there. One of the deepest-living fishes known to science, found as far as 3,500 m below the …

Unlike its name might suggest, the Whalefish is neither a whale nor a traditional fish. Instead, it represents a fascinating group with unique characteristics and behaviors. The term "Whalefish" is …

Dive into the world of whale fish! 🐋 Discover their biology, unique traits, and roles in marine ecology. Learn about conservation challenges and research efforts.

The Cetomimoidea or whalefishes are a superfamily of small, deep-sea ray-finned fish.

This deep sea creature, the whalefish (Cetomimidae), has a whale-like body, a gaping mouth, no fins or scales and a deep lateral line, which detects vibrations in the water. The first specimens were …

5 days ago · whale, any of the larger species of aquatic mammals belonging to the order Cetacea. The term whale can be used in reference to any cetacean, including porpoises and dolphins, but in …