Barbourisia rufa

Barbourisia rufa Parr, 1945 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Barbourisiidae (order Stephanoberyciformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the red velvet whalefish.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Barbourisia rufa Parr, 1945 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Stephanoberyciformes, Barbourisia rufa exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Barbourisiidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Barbourisiidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.