Atlantic Saury
Scomberesox saurus
Also known as: Atlantic Needlefish, Billfish, Garfish, King Gar, Needlenose, Saurey Pike, Skipper, Skippy
- Atlantic Needlefish
- Billfish
- Garfish
- King Gar
- Needlenose
- Saurey Pike
- Skipper
- Skippy
Overview
Found in large schools, in shallow waters close to the shore and in deeper oceanic waters.
Widespread Arctic, Atlantic, Mediterranean
Seen leaping out of the water when being hunted by other fish. A good food source in some countries.
How to identify
- Head & Mouth
- long snout
- Behaviour
- leaps from waterschooling
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean, Arctic
- Country only · 1
Found in large schools, in shallow waters close to the shore and in deeper oceanic waters.
Adult photos 1
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