The banded needlefish is a slender, elongated fish known for its distinct horizontal stripes. It typically inhabits coastal waters and estuaries, feeding on small fish and crustaceans. Reaching up to 30 inches in length and weighing around 2 pounds, it is a surface-dweller, often seen leaping out of the water in pursuit of prey. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Banded needlefish.