Keeled Needlefish
Platybelone platyura
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
A slim needlefish of surface waters that gathers in groups around islands, reef flats, and lagoons. It hunts small fish at the surface and lays eggs that anchor to floating objects by fine tendrils on their surface.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Belonidae › Platybelone
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1592404.
FAQ
- How deep does the Keeled Needlefish live?
- The Keeled Needlefish (Platybelone platyura) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Keeled Needlefish dangerous to divers?
- The Keeled Needlefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Keeled Needlefish get?
- The Keeled Needlefish grows to about 45 cm.