Family: |
Belonidae (Needlefishes) |
Max. size: |
41.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 0 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: southern Ireland, Spain, Portugal including scattered records in the Mediterranean. Previously confused with Belone belone. |
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: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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