Royal Flagfin (Aulopus filamentosus)

Also known as Flagfish, Mediterranean Flagfin, Royal Flagfish, Yellowfin Aulopus

Description

Also known as Flagfish, Grinner, Mediterranean Flagfin, Royal Flagfish, Yellowfin Aulopus.

Found in deeper waters over upper slopes of the continental shelf.
They feed on cephalopods, benthic crustaceans and fish.
Length - 44cm
Depth - 50-1000m
Widespread Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, Mediterranean

They live in temperate waters often very deep. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/1698

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