Is the Atlantic Needlefish dangerous to divers?

The Atlantic Needlefish is harmless to divers.

How big does the Atlantic Needlefish get?

The Atlantic Needlefish grows to about 1.1 m.

Atlantic Needlefish

Strongylura marina

Group: Other
Max size: 1.1 m
For divers: safe
IUCN status: LC

The Atlantic needlefish hangs at the surface of coastal water and mangrove lagoons, a long slender hunter that also runs into freshwater. It chases down small fishes with its needle like jaws, reaches over a metre, and attaches its tendrilled eggs to objects in the water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Belonidae › Strongylura

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159256.

FAQ

Is the Atlantic Needlefish dangerous to divers?: The Atlantic Needlefish is harmless to divers.
How big does the Atlantic Needlefish get?: The Atlantic Needlefish grows to about 1.1 m.