Yellowfin Needlefish

An elongated surface predator with a long needle-like beak lined with sharp teeth. Found skimming the surface in UAE inshore and estuarine waters. A fast-moving fish that is attracted to lights at night — can pose an injury risk as it jumps toward bright light sources.

Species Stats

Diet

Small fish

Habitat

Surface of inshore coastal and estuary waters

Local Name (Arabic)

حقول

Fun Facts

• 1

  Has caused injuries in some parts of the world by leaping toward lights at night.

• 2

  The long beak functions like a spear for impaling small fish.

• 3

  Its bones are characteristically bright green — unusual and startling when first encountered.

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