Tylosurus choram

Open-sea hunters

  • Red Sea needlefish
  • Rotmeer - Hornhecht
  • Orphie de Mer rouge
  • Pez aguja del Mar Rojo
  • Aguglia del Mar Rosso

Distribution

  • 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 5 Meters.
  • Very common species.
  • Endemic species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 120 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes

Relationship with humans

  • The spines of the animal can be dangerous
  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!