| Family: |
Belonidae (Needlefishes) |
| Max. size: |
22.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; depth range - 0 m |
| Distribution: |
South America: Upper Madeira River and its tributaries (Beni, Mamoré, and Guaporé); and Paraguay-Paraná River basin. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-33; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 24-29; Vertebrae: 64-72. Most closely resembles P. guianensis from which it differs most markedly in lower numbers of dorsal and anal fin rays, vertebrae, and predorsal scales. Predorsal scales 77-113, mean 93.9. |
| Biology: |
Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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