Agujon needlefish (Tylosurus acus acus)

Scientific name: Tylosurus acus acus Lacep?de, 1803

The Agujon needlefish (Tylosurus acus acus) is a marine fish of the family Belonidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, Massachusetts, USA to Brazil. Eastern Atlantic: off Morocco and the Mediterranean.

Biology

Inhabits oceanic and neritic waters. Feeds on small fishes. Oviparous. Eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface. Although sold fresh and salted, its market is limited due to the green-colored flesh.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Tylosurus acus acus
Family
Belonidae (Needlefishes)
Order
Beloniformes (Needle fishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
153
Common length
90.0
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - ? m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Atlantic: Massachusetts, USA to Brazil. Eastern Atlantic: off Morocco and the Mediterranean.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Traumatogenic
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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