Family: |
Belonidae (Needlefishes) |
Max. size: |
49.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; brackish; depth range - 0 m |
Distribution: |
Central America: Guatemala and Mexico. |
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: 17 September 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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