Largehead Hairtail
Trichiurus lepturus
A long, slender, ribbon-like fish with a large head and sharp teeth, lacking a caudal fin. Known for its silvery appearance and snake-like swimming motion.
Largehead Hairtail at a glance
- Scientific name
- Trichiurus lepturus
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches, 2-6 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in deeper offshore waters and continental shelf areas, often caught by commercial and recreational anglers using cut bait or small fish. They move vertically in the water column and are often caught at night when they come closer to the surface to feed.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a largehead hairtail 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™ worksLargehead Hairtail questions people ask
Largehead Hairtail is Trichiurus lepturus.
A typical largehead hairtail runs 24-48 inches, 2-6 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every largehead hairtail you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in deeper offshore waters and continental shelf areas, often caught by commercial and recreational anglers using cut bait or small fish. They move vertically in the water column and are often caught at night when they come closer to the surface to feed. 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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