| Family: |
Belonidae (Needlefishes) |
| Max. size: |
24.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; depth range - 0 m |
| Distribution: |
South America: upper Orinoco and Negro River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 37-43; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 32-39; Vertebrae: 77-85. Most similar to P. guianensis from which it differs most markedly in higher numbers of dorsal and anal fin rays, vertebrae, and predorsal scales. Predorsal scales 109-143, mean 130.5. |
| 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: 06 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.