Spottail Needlefish
Strongylura strongylura
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–25 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
The spottail needlefish patrols coastal shallows and mangrove lagoons and pushes into freshwater, a slim surface hunter that runs down small fish, especially clupeoids. It lays eggs that cling to floating objects by fine tendrils.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Belonidae › Strongylura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275986.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spottail Needlefish live?
- The Spottail Needlefish (Strongylura strongylura) is typically found at 5–25 m.
- Is the Spottail Needlefish dangerous to divers?
- The Spottail Needlefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spottail Needlefish get?
- The Spottail Needlefish grows to about 40 cm.