| Family: |
Belonidae (Needlefishes) |
| Max. size: |
26.3 cm OT (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: waters of the East Indies, Philippines, and New Guinea east to the Solomon and Santa Cruz Islands. Reported from New Caledonia (Ref. 11889). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Coastal species, sometimes entering brackish water (Ref. 9682). Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates >2 mm (Ref. 11889). 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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