scientists complete necropsy on deep-sea oarfish discovered in la jolla A rare and exciting find for scientists

Date of Examination: August 24, 2024 Location of Discovery: La Jolla, California, USA Date of Discovery: August 22, 2024 Specimen ID: DS-2024-LLJ-001

Examining Scientist: Dr. Emily Carter, Marine Biologist Common Name: Deep-Sea Oarfish Scientific Name: Regalecus glesne

Length: 7.2 meters Weight: 260 kg Sex: Female Age: Estimated 12-15 years based on size and maturity Examining Scientist: Dr. Emily Carter, Marine Biologist

The specimen was in relatively good condition with some external damage likely due to environmental factors or handling post-mortem. No evident signs of predation.

 Body Shape: Elongated, ribbon-like body typical of the oarfish species. Coloration: Predominantly silver with iridescent scales. Noticeable fading and discoloration likely due to decomposition.

Fin Structure: The dorsal fin extends the length of the body, showing minor fraying at the edges. Anal fin is similarly long and undamaged.

Head: The head exhibits characteristic features: a prominent, elongated snout, large eyes adapted to deep-sea conditions, and a small, toothless mouth.

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