| Family: |
Belonidae (Needlefishes) |
| Max. size: |
100 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,000.0 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 0 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan to Taiwan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 21-25. Body compressed. Caudal fin truncate in young and slightly emarginate. Caudal peduncle compressed, without a keel. Attains 1m TL. |
| 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 |
| Country info: |
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