The European garfish is a slender, elongated fish known for its long, beak-like jaws. It primarily inhabits coastal waters and estuaries across Europe. Reaching up to 35 inches and weighing around 3 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Notably agile, the garfish often leaps out of the water when pursued by predators. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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European garfish
length · weight
European garfish
Skagerrak (Västra Götalands län)
length · weight


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