Barred longtom

Ablennes hians

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Longueur maximale

140,0 cm

Poids maximum

4,8 kg

Couleur

Bright silver to greenish-silver elongated …

Plage de profondeur

0-3m

Famille

Belonidae

À propos

A large, slender needlefish (up to 1m) with barred pattern and a long, tooth-filled beak. Found in tropical and subtropical marine coastal waters worldwide. Fast surface predator; attracted to lights at night. Important game fish.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	140,0 cm
Maximum Weight	4,8 kg
Plage de profondeur	0-3m

Coloration

Bright silver to greenish-silver elongated body with a dark blue-green back; 12–16 irregular dark bars on the upper flanks fading ventrally; bill is dark; fins clear to pale with dark fin tips.

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, pelagic, estuaries

Type d'eau

Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

0-3m

Aire de répartition

Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical coastal waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans. Inhabits the surface layer of inshore seas, bays, lagoons, and reef passes; common around Pacific island groups and Caribbean coasts.

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Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

A large needlefish with firm, lean flesh and a mild flavor; consumed in Indo-Pacific coastal communities. Striking green-tinged bones are harmless; good grilled or fried in tropical cuisines.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Taxonomy

Ordre	Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes)
Famille	Belonidae (Needlefishes)
Espèces	Ablennes hians

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Barred longtom?

A large needlefish with firm, lean flesh and a mild flavor; consumed in Indo-Pacific coastal communities. Striking green-tinged bones are harmless; good grilled or fried in tropical cuisines.

How big does Barred longtom get?

Barred longtom can grow up to 140.0 cm long and weigh 4.8 kg.

Where is Barred longtom found?

What family does Barred longtom belong to?

Barred longtom (Ablennes hians) belongs to the family Belonidae (Needlefishes) in the order Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes).