The Redfin Needlefish has a slender, elongated body and sharp teeth, with distinctive red fins. A memorable fact is that it can leap out of the water to catch prey.
Habitat
Coastal waters and estuaries.
Diet
Small fish and invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon
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