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Platybelone pterura
Platybelone pterura (Osburn & Nichols, 1916)
Baja California keeltail needlefish
photo by
Robertson, R.
Family:
Belonidae (Needlefishes)
Max. size:
40 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 0 m
Distribution:
Eastern Pacific: Baja California, Mexico and the southern Baja California to Ecuador.
Found mainly at the surface of offshore waters, but also in coastal waters (Ref. 9279). Abundant around islands (Ref. 9279). Feeds mainly on small fishes (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).
IUCN Red List Status:
Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:
harmless
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