Needlescaled Queenfish
Scomberoides tol
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–50 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A fast schooling predator of coastal surface waters, this queenfish chases down smaller fish in small groups. It reaches about 60 centimetres, and the spines of its dorsal and anal fins can deliver a venomous sting.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Scomberoides
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218433.
FAQ
- How deep does the Needlescaled Queenfish live?
- The Needlescaled Queenfish (Scomberoides tol) is typically found at 20–50 m.
- Is the Needlescaled Queenfish dangerous to divers?
- The Needlescaled Queenfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Needlescaled Queenfish get?
- The Needlescaled Queenfish grows to about 60 cm.