Description

Also known as Deepsea Whalefish, Red Whalefish, Red Mouth Whalefish, Redvelvet Whalefish.

Found in very deep waters of the ocean hovering above the bottoms, juveniles mid water.
They feed on small planktonic crustaceans.
Length - 39cm
Depth - 120-2000m
Widespread Circumtropical

This is the only species in this family!
Ref: https://fishbase.mnhn.fr/summary/Barbourisia-rufa