Belone belone

Open-sea hunters

  • Garfish
  • Horn
  • Geep
  • Orphie commune
  • Aguja
  • Aguglia

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

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 20 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

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

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 100 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - - Zooplankton

Relationship with humans

  • The spines of the animal can be dangerous
  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!