| Family: |
Belonidae (Needlefishes) |
| Max. size: |
120 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 0 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to Gulf of Oman, including the eastern Mediterranean via the Suez Canal. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-24; Anal soft rays: 19-22 |
| 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)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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