Saury. Skipper. Needlefish. A striking, beaked, marine fish up to 45 cm (1ft 6) long, known as skippers, as they leap from the sea to avoid fishing nets.
Garfish or saury. These are two very similar fish, both of which are good to eat. They are striking, beaked, marine fish up to 60 cm (2 ft) long, with a backbone which turns bright green, almost mauve, on cooking and a delicious flavour, found on most European coasts.