Keeltail needlefish
📖 Overview
Occurs offshore; particularly abundant around islands ; schools in sheltered parts of the reef . Feeds mainly on small fishes. Oviparous . Eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 15; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20. Gill rakers present; caudal peduncle with a lateral keel, the lateral line passing ventral to it.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Keeltail needlefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - ? m, usually 0 - 2 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 29°S, 98°W - 34°W North Carolina, USA to Brazil (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platybelone aegulus | - | - | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 47 records indexed .
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