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Belonion apodion Collette, 1966 |
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photo by
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists |
| Family: | Belonidae (Needlefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 0 m | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Guaporè and Madeira River basins. | |||
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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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||