Author: (Bleeker, 1850)
FBname: Keel-jawed needle fish
Remark: Considered mostly as a subspecies  in the literature.  Therefore the upraise at species rank here is considered as a provisionally accepted name, until more works are conducted on <i>T. acus</i> susbepcies to fix their status.
Comments: Found in offshore and coastal waters.  Feeds mainly on small fishes.  Marketed mostly fresh.  The flesh is of good quality (Ref. 9682).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface (Ref. 205).