Author: (Bennett, 1832)
FBname: Keeled needlefish
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>P. argalus</i> susbepcies to fix their status.
  
  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>P. argalus</i> susbepcies to fix their status.
Comments: Inhabits offshore surface waters but is particularly abundant around islands (Ref. 9682).  Probably the most common needlefish of reef flats, lagoons and bays where it occurs in groups of a few to several dozen.  Carnivorous, feeding mainly on small fishes; marketed fresh (Ref. 9682).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface (Ref. 205).