Flat Needlefish
Ablennes hians
A large needlefish species with an extremely elongated body and needle-like jaws filled with sharp teeth. Distinguished by its flattened, ribbon-like body shape compared to other needlefish.
Flat Needlefish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Ablennes hians
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in open ocean waters and occasionally near reefs in tropical and subtropical waters. Anglers typically encounter them while trolling for pelagic species or when fishing around floating debris and weed lines.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a flat needlefish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksFlat Needlefish questions people ask
Flat Needlefish is Ablennes hians.
A typical flat needlefish runs 24-48 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every flat needlefish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in open ocean waters and occasionally near reefs in tropical and subtropical waters. Anglers typically encounter them while trolling for pelagic species or when fishing around floating debris and weed lines. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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