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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.