Redfin Needlefish
Strongylura notata
- Group: Other
- Max size: 61 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long jawed needlefish of bays and inlets, the redfin needlefish hangs near the surface and sometimes runs up into fresh water. Its eggs carry fine tendrils that anchor them to objects in the water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Belonidae › Strongylura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 293747.
FAQ
- Is the Redfin Needlefish dangerous to divers?
- The Redfin Needlefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redfin Needlefish get?
- The Redfin Needlefish grows to about 61 cm.