| Belonidae (Needlefishes) |
| 35 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
|
pelagic-oceanic; depth range - 0 m |
| Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: False Bay to Pondoland, South Africa. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-19; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 21-23. Bluish dorsally, silvery ventrally (Ref. 5317). |
| Found shoaling offshore. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface (Ref. 205). |
|
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
|
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