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Strongylura fluviatilis (Regan, 1903) |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Belonidae (Needlefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 51.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range - 0 m | |||
| Distribution: | South America: rivers of the western slope of the Andes. | |||
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| 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: 16 January 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||