Mexican Needlefish
Tylosurus fodiator
- Group: Other
- Max size: 1.3 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A large needlefish with elongated jaws full of teeth, it patrols coastal and offshore surface waters hunting small fish. It can leap clear of the water at speed, and that hard pointed beak makes a charging fish a genuine hazard to people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Belonidae › Tylosurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 300115.
FAQ
- Is the Mexican Needlefish dangerous to divers?
- The Mexican Needlefish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Mexican Needlefish get?
- The Mexican Needlefish grows to about 1.3 m.