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Agujon needlefish

Tylosurus crocodilus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
الطول الأقصى
150,0 cm
الوزن الأقصى
6,35 kg
نطاق العمق
0-13m
الفصيلة

Overview

Agujon needlefish (Tylosurus crocodilus) is a marine fish of the family Belonidae (Needlefishes), in the order Beloniformes. Maximum recorded length is 150 cm, with a maximum published weight of 6.3 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–13 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries.

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نبذة

The agujon needlefish (Tylosurus crocodilus) is a large saltwater fish reaching up to 150 cm and 6.35 kg. It is one of the largest needlefishes and inhabits tropical and subtropical coastal waters worldwide, known for its powerful leaping ability when disturbed.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 150,0 cm
Maximum Weight 6,35 kg
نطاق العمق 0-13m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries

نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
0-13m

معلومات الصيد

أسماك الصيد الرياضي
نعم

Taxonomy

الرتبة Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes)
الفصيلة Belonidae (Needlefishes)
الأنواع Tylosurus crocodilus

الأسئلة الشائعة

How big does Agujon needlefish get?
Agujon needlefish can grow up to 150.0 cm long and weigh 6.35 kg.
Where is Agujon needlefish found?
Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs, estuaries
What family does Agujon needlefish belong to?
Agujon needlefish (Tylosurus crocodilus) belongs to the family Belonidae (Needlefishes) in the order Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes).

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