| Family: |
Belonidae (Needlefishes) |
| Max. size: |
150 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,845.8 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 0 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Cabo Blanco, Peru; including the Galapagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-24; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 18-22; Vertebrae: 74-80 |
| Biology: |
Generally found offshore, but may also encountered in coastal areas (Ref. 9279). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface (Ref. 205). Usually caught with the help of artificial lights (Ref. 9279). Marketed fresh and salted (Ref. 9279). The flesh is of good quality (Ref. 9279). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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