Pacific agujon needlefish
📖 Overview
Generally found offshore, but may also encountered in coastal areas . Oviparous . Eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface . Usually caught with the help of artificial lights . Marketed fresh and salted . The flesh is of good quality .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 24; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 18 - 22; Vertebrae: 74 - 80. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pacific agujon needlefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pacific agujon needlefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pacific agujon needlefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 32°N - 5°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Pacific agujon needlefish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15.7 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 193 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Pacific agujon needlefish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pacific agujon · Pacific agujon needlefish · Pacific Needlefish |
| 🌍CES | jehlice chutná |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-agulha-do-Pacífico |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | agujón del Pacífico · Marao ojón |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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