Needlefish: meaning, definitions and examples

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needlefish

 

[ หˆniหdษ™lหŒfษชสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine biology

Needlefish are elongated, predatory fish known for their slender bodies and sharp, pointed jaws. They inhabit warm coastal waters and are often seen near the surface. These fish are capable of rapid swimming and can jump out of the water, making them a unique sight for those observing marine life.

Synonyms

belone, pike, slender fish

Examples of usage

  • The needlefish darted through the water.
  • We spotted a needlefish while snorkeling.
  • Needlefish can be found in both tropical and subtropical regions.

Translations

Translations of the word "needlefish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peixe-agulha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคˆ เคฎเค›เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nadel-Fisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikan jarum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะปะบะฐ ั€ะธะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ryba igล‚owa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡้ญš (ใฏใ‚Šใ†ใŠ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poisson-aiguille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pez aguja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iฤŸne balฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋Š˜๊ณ ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูƒุฉ ุงู„ุฅุจุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jehlicovec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ihlovec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ˆ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ribica igla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรกlafiskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะตะผะตะฝ ะฑะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒก แƒ—แƒ”แƒ•แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iynษ™ balฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pez aguja

Etymology

The term 'needlefish' derives from the word 'needle', referring to the fish's long, slender body and sharp snout that resemble a needle. It is part of the family Belonidae, which includes about 20 species. The name has been used in the English language since the early 19th century, reflecting the fish's elongated shape. The word 'belone', which is often used to refer to these fish scientifically, originates from the Latin 'belone', meaning 'needle'. This etymology emphasizes the physical characteristics of the species, which have adapted well to their aquatic environments. Over time, needlefish have been recognized not only for their appearance but also for their behavior, often observed leaping out of the water, which contributes to their unique position in marine ecosystems.