Platybelone argalus argalus

Open-sea hunters

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Keeltail needlefish
Kielschwanz-Hornhecht
Kielstaart geepvis
Orphie carénée
Agujón de quilla

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally found in the open sea.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

Lives in large groups
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 60 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!