| Family: |
Belonidae (Needlefishes) |
| Max. size: |
40.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: from the Bahamas, Florida Keys, and southern Florida. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in coastal areas and mangrove-lined lagoons where it is moderately common (especially small individuals). A carnivorous species feeding mainly on small fishes and shrimps (Ref. 50368). 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: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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