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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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Banded needlefish
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Banded needlefish
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Banded needlefish
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