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Largehead hairtail

Trichiurus lepturus

Largehead hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus)Common

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The hairtail is a sleek, elongated fish found in warm and mild oceans across the globe. Known for its slender, ribbon-like body, it’s a skilled predator that plays a big role in commercial fishing.

  • It belongs to the cutlassfish family, known for their blade-like shape.
  • Hairtails thrive in both tropical and temperate ocean waters.
  • This fish is a key target for fisheries worldwide.
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Trichiurus lepturus
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
Worldwide
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
medium
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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