The African threadfish is a striking marine fish known for its elongated, thread-like dorsal and anal fins. It inhabits coastal waters and estuaries, feeding on small fish and crustaceans. Typically reaching up to 30 inches and weighing around 15 pounds, it exhibits schooling behavior and is often found in warm, tropical regions of the eastern Atlantic Ocean. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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