Crocodile Needlefish
Tylosurus crocodilus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,847
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The houndfish, or more specifically the crocodile needlefish (Tylosurus crocodilus) is a game fish of the family Belonidae, the needlefishes. It is the largest member of its family, growing up to 5 feet (1.5 m) in length and 10 pounds (4.5 kg) in weight.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Houndfish”.