The crested oarfish (Lophotus lacepede) is a species of crestfish in the family Lophotidae.

[2][3][4][5] The crested oarfish lives in warm seas near areas such as the Western Atlantic, Western Indian Ocean, Eastern Atlantic, and the Eastern Pacific within the oceanic and mesopelagic zone.

Its prey consists of squids and fishes such as anchovies.

[6] The crested oarfish are likely found in marine protected areas, and has no known major threats towards it.

No specific conservation measures have been made, and IUCN Red List has classified the fish as a 'least concern' species.