Agujon Needlefish
Tylosurus acus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A long, slender surface hunter with jaws like a beak full of needle teeth, the agujon races just below the surface chasing small fish. Easily startled by light, large needlefish can leap clear of the water and have injured people with their sharp snouts.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Belonidae › Tylosurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126378.
FAQ
- Is the Agujon Needlefish dangerous to divers?
- The Agujon Needlefish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Agujon Needlefish get?
- The Agujon Needlefish grows to about 1.5 m.