opah: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noted that opahs prey on cephalopods and other invertebrates and on other fishes and that some classifications divide Lampris guttatus into five distinct species. | Apr 23, 2021 | ||
| Changed “transfered” to “transferred.” | Mar 25, 2021 | ||
| Text added describing warm-bloodedness in the opah (Lampris guttatus). | May 14, 2015 | ||
| Illustration of the opah (Lampris guttatus) added. | Apr 10, 2014 | ||
| Text added distinguishing the opah (Lampris guttatus) from the Southern opah (Lampris immaculatus). | Apr 10, 2014 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Oct 08, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Animals - Opah. | May 26, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: Integrated Taxonomic Information System - Lampris regius. | Jan 23, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: Fish Base - Opah. | Jan 23, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: National Marine Fisheries Service - Opah. | Jan 23, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: Gulf of Maine Research Institute - Opah. | Jan 23, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: The State of Hawaii - Opah or Moonfish. | Nov 25, 2007 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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