Description

Also known as Atlantic Needlefish, Billfish, Garfish, King Gar, Needlenose, Saurey Pike, Skipper, Skippy.

Found in large schools, in shallow waters close to the shore and in deeper oceanic waters.
They feed on fish eggs, fish larvae, small fish, and zooplankton.
Length - 50cm
Depth - 0-30m
Widespread Arctic, Atlantic, Mediterranean

Seen leaping out of the water when being hunted by other fish. A good food source in some countries. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Scomberesox-saurus