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!