The flat needlefish (Ablennes hians), or barred longtom, the only known member of the genus Ablennes, is a marine fish of the family Belonidae. Flat needlefish are considered gamefish, frequently caught with the help of artificial lights, but are not often eaten because of their green-colored flesh.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Flat Needlefish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Belone belone
- Tylosurus fodiator
- Strongylura exilis
- Tylosurus gavialoides
- Scomberesox saurus
- Trichiurus lepturus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Beloniformes
- Family
- Belonidae
- Genus
- Ablennes
- Species
- Ablennes hians
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