Garfish

Conservation status: endangered

The Garfish is a schooling fish with a highly emaciated and elongated snake-like body and silvery coloration. The jaws are strongly elongated forward and resemble a beak. Fine but sharp teeth can be seen along the entire length of the mouth. It grows rapidly. Lives 5-9 years and matures at 1-2 years. Their bones have an unusual green color due to containing the same substance that in humans causes bruising when injured.
The garfish has similar migratory behaviour to the mackerel and has historically been referred to as the mackerel's guide or guardian.