Keeljaw Needlefish
Tylosurus melanotus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
A long, slim needlefish with a sharp beak full of teeth, the keeljaw hunts small fishes at the surface of coastal and offshore waters. It scatters eggs that attach to floating objects by fine tendrils on their surface, and reaches about a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Belonidae › Tylosurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213650.
FAQ
- How deep does the Keeljaw Needlefish live?
- The Keeljaw Needlefish (Tylosurus melanotus) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- Is the Keeljaw Needlefish dangerous to divers?
- The Keeljaw Needlefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Keeljaw Needlefish get?
- The Keeljaw Needlefish grows to about 1 m.