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limits of Mellieha

25/8/15

Joe doublet

Lieu de prise de vue : limits of Mellieha
Date de prise de vue : 25/8/15
Nom du photographe : Joe doublet
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Joe Doublet le 25/08/15

I've seen around 4-5 of the fish shown in the attached photo. Unfortunately due to the fact that they are found just under the surface it is not easy to get a good photo when snorkeling, however, at least I managed to get one which should help in identification. The specimens were around 25-30cm long and very fast swimmers. Although initially I thought that they were the Garfish (Belone belone) I got a little bit confused upon checking the guide I noticed that the beak is rather longish and though about the possibility that the photographed specimen is a Playbelone argalus (Keeltail needlefish). I would apprecaite if someone could help in identification.

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joe doublet le 25/08/15

Mellieha is in Malta

Desirée Falzon le 25/08/15

Hi Joe,
I would say it's a garfish, Belone belone. Have never seen thm at Ghadira but quite often at Mixquqa.Cheers,Desirée

Jocelye Patera le 25/08/15

Où est Mellieha ?

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