Ganges Hairtail
Trichiurus gangeticus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
A long, ribbon thin body of bright silver marks this hairtail, which hunts small fish and crustaceans in coastal waters and estuaries and often rises near the surface at night. It mixes with other hairtails in catches off eastern India. Both fresh and dried salted fish reach the market.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Scombriformes › Trichiuridae › Trichiurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274022.
FAQ
- Is the Ganges Hairtail dangerous to divers?
- The Ganges Hairtail is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ganges Hairtail get?
- The Ganges Hairtail grows to about 50 cm.