Atlantic needlefish (Strongylura marina)

FishverifiedLeast Concern

Strongylura marina

(Walbaum, 1792)

Atlantic needlefish

Also known as: Agujon, Billfish, Bluebone, Garfish, Green Gar, Harvest Pike, Northern Needlefish

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

from 0 m

Max size

1.11 m

Max weight

2.34 kg

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Beloniformes

Family

Belonidae

Other species in Belonidae

timucu (Strongylura timucu)

Strongylura timucu

timucu

Garfish (Belone belone)

Belone belone

Garfish

Houndfish (Tylosurus crocodilus)

Tylosurus crocodilus

Houndfish

redfin needlefish (Strongylura notata)

Strongylura notata

redfin needlefish

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