A large and elongated abyssal [[fish]] with a silvery body and red fins. Also called the "the king of herrings" or ribbonfish. The Japanese name is [i]Ryuuguu no Tsukai[/i], lit. "Messengers from "the undersea palace":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ry%C5%ABg%C5%AB-j%C5%8D of the sea dragon god."

[[Nagae Iku]] from [[Touhou]] series is an oarfish youkai.

h4.See also

* "Wikipedia article":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_herrings 

リュウグウノツカイ