Pacific Agujon Needlefish
Tylosurus pacificus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long, silver surface skimmer with jaws like a needle tipped beak, this needlefish races just under the surface offshore. Easily spooked, large ones can launch from the water at speed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Belonidae › Tylosurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272147.
FAQ
- Is the Pacific Agujon Needlefish dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Agujon Needlefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Agujon Needlefish get?
- The Pacific Agujon Needlefish grows to about 1.5 m.