Species catalogue

Garfish

Order Beloniformes

Family Belonidae

Bony fish characterized by its extremely sharp jaw, slightly elongated at the bottom, equipped with pointed teeth. Its body is long and narrow, with a greenish hue adorned with silver flashes along the dorsal area. The spines and scales exhibit distinctive greenish-blue hues. It can reach a length of up to 75 centimeters. During the summer, it forms large shoals near the coast.

Characteristics

FAO code
GAR

Specie
Belone belone

Type
Blue fish

FAO Fishing Areas