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Largehead Hairtail

Trichiurus lepturus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia β€ΊPhylum: Chordata β€ΊClass: Actinopterygii β€ΊOrder: Scombriformes β€ΊFamily: Trichiuridae β€ΊGenus: Trichiurus

About

The largehead hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) or beltfish is a member of the cutlassfish family, Trichiuridae. This common to abundant species is found in tropical and temperate oceans throughout the world. The taxonomy is not fully resolved, and the Atlantic, East Pacific and Northwest Pacific populations are also known as Atlantic cutlassfish, Pacific cutlassfish and Japanese cutlassfish, respectively. This predatory, elongated fish supports major fisheries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Largehead Hairtail?
The scientific name of Largehead Hairtail is Trichiurus lepturus.
What is the conservation status of Largehead Hairtail?
The Largehead Hairtail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Largehead Hairtail belong to?
Largehead Hairtail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Largehead Hairtail belong to?
Largehead Hairtail belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Largehead Hairtail belong to?
Largehead Hairtail belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Largehead Hairtail belong to?
Largehead Hairtail belongs to the order Scombriformes.
What family does Largehead Hairtail belong to?
Largehead Hairtail belongs to the family Trichiuridae.
What genus does Largehead Hairtail belong to?
Largehead Hairtail belongs to the genus Trichiurus.