Dealfish

Fish > Deep-Sea Fish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: DealfishScientific Name: Trachipterus arcticusCategory: FishSubcategory: Deep-Sea FishSize: Total length: 5.0–8.2 ft (1.5–2.5 m); Body depth: 8–14 in (20–35 cm)Weight: 10–22 lb (4.5–10 kg)Lifespan: 10–15 years in deep pelagic ocean watersDiet:...

Rice’s Whale

Mammals > Whales

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rice’s WhaleScientific Name: Balaenoptera riceiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: WhalesSize: Body length: 38–42 ft (11.5–12.8 m)Weight: 28,000–30,000 kg (30–33 tons)Lifespan: Estimated 50–60+ years in pelagic watersDiet: Carnivore / Filter...

Andean Flamingo

Birds > Phoenicopteridae & Flamingos

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Andean FlamingoScientific Name: Phoenicoparrus andinusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Phoenicopteridae & FlamingosSize: Body length: 40–44 in (102–112 cm); Wingspan: 39–43 in (100–110 cm)Weight: 4.4–5.3 lb (2.0–2.4 kg); slender, long-legged...

Antarctic Blue Whale

Mammals > Balaenopteridae & Rorquals

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Antarctic Blue WhaleScientific Name: Balaenoptera musculus intermediaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Balaenopteridae & RorqualsSize: Total length: 85–110 ft (26–33.5 m); The largest animal known ever to existWeight: 130–190 metric tons...

Bigmouth Buffalo

Fish > Ray-finned Fish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bigmouth BuffaloScientific Name: Ictiobus cyprinellusCategory: FishSubcategory: Ray-finned FishSize: Total length 50 to 80 cm (20 to 31 in); maximum up to 125 cm (49 in)Weight: 5 to 15 kg (11 to 33 lb); record up to 32 kg (70 lb)Lifespan: Up to...