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The Pringle's barrelfish (Hyperoglyphe pringlei) is a saltwater fish of the family Centrolophidae that grows up to 80 cm.
Eastern Atlantic along the coast of West Africa, in deeper water above the continental slope and seamounts.
Description
Pringle's barrelfish is a robust, dark deep-water fish of the family Centrolophidae (medusafishes) reaching about 80 cm. The sturdy, brown-black body has a blunt head and a long, continuous dorsal fin. Like related barrelfishes, young fish shelter in open water near drifting material and jellyfish, while adults move to deeper water above the continental slope and seamounts along the West African coast. There it eats jellyfish, salps, squid, fish and crustaceans. With its firm, fatty flesh it is landed as bycatch of the deep-water fishery and traded locally. Because of its deep lifestyle it is seen only irregularly.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pringle's barrelfish?
The Pringle's barrelfish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Large, dark deep-water fish with a sturdy body and a continuous dorsal fin; juveniles shelter near floating material.
Where does the Pringle's barrelfish live?
The Pringle's barrelfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water. Eastern Atlantic along the coast of West Africa, in deeper water above the continental slope and seamounts.
How big does the Pringle's barrelfish get?
The Pringle's barrelfish grows to a maximum of about 80 cm.
Is the Pringle's barrelfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Pringle's barrelfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Pringle's barrelfish edible?
Yes, the Pringle's barrelfish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Hyperoglyphe
More from the family Centrolophidae
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