Amazonian Needlefish
📖 Overview
Amazonian Needlefish (Pseudotylosurus angusticeps), first described by Günther, 1866 is a medium-sized fish in the family Belonidae (order Beloniformes). Adults typically reach 29.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Amazonian Needlefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Amazonian Needlefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical South America: upper Amazon River (Peru and Ecuador) and the Paraná and the Paraguay in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Amazonian Needlefish |
| 🌍CES | jehlice peruánská |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-agulha-sul-americano |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez aguja |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belone angusticeps | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
| Pseudotylosurus augusticeps | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
| Pseudotylosurus brasiliensis | Fernández-Yépez | 1948 | Synonym |
| Pseudotylusurus angusticeps | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Amazonian Needlefish ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.