| 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. |
| Diagnosis: |
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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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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