Hound Needlefish
Tylosurus crocodilus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–13 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
The largest of the needlefishes, reaching a metre and a half, it skims the surface over reefs and lagoons with jaws like a long, toothed beak. Startled by lights at night it can leap from the water at speed, and its hard snout has injured and even killed people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Belonidae › Tylosurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159259.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hound Needlefish live?
- The Hound Needlefish (Tylosurus crocodilus) is typically found at 0–13 m.
- Is the Hound Needlefish dangerous to divers?
- The Hound Needlefish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Hound Needlefish get?
- The Hound Needlefish grows to about 1.5 m.