Hound Needlefish
Tylosurus crocodilus
A large, aggressive needlefish species with an elongated body and needle-like jaws filled with sharp teeth. Known for spectacular jumps when hooked and can reach considerable size.
Hound Needlefish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Tylosurus crocodilus
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches, 3-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in coastal waters, bays, and around reefs in tropical and subtropical areas. Often targeted by anglers using live bait or lures near the surface, especially around structure or in areas with baitfish schools. Can be caught from shore, piers, or boats.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a hound 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™ worksHound Needlefish questions people ask
Hound Needlefish is Tylosurus crocodilus.
A typical hound needlefish runs 24-48 inches, 3-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every hound needlefish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in coastal waters, bays, and around reefs in tropical and subtropical areas. Often targeted by anglers using live bait or lures near the surface, especially around structure or in areas with baitfish schools. Can be caught from shore, piers, or boats. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore 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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