Author: (Osburn & Nichols, 1916)
FBname: Baja California keeltail 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.
Comments: Found mainly at the surface of offshore waters, but also in coastal waters (Ref. 9279).  Abundant around islands (Ref. 9279).  Feeds mainly on small fishes (Ref. 9279).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface (Ref. 205).  Usually caught with the help of artificial lights (Ref. 9279).