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Family Belonidae
INDO-WEST PACIFIC / HAWAII
Tylosurus acus melanotus
Ke'ei, Hawaii
KEELJAW NEEDLEFISH 'Aha
Small aggregations inhabit coastal and offshore waters. Cobalt blue above, body compressed, bony nub may be present on tip of lower jaw. Attains 39 inches. East Africa to Hawaii and Cocos Island. Formerly known as Strongylura appendiculata.