Orinoco Needlefish
📖 Overview
Orinoco Needlefish (Pseudotylosurus microps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Belonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 44 cm. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Orinoco Needlefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Orinoco Needlefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Orinoco Needlefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Orinoco Needlefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical South America: Orinoco and lower Amazon River basins; Guianas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Orinoco Needlefish |
| 🌍CES | jehlice jihoamerická |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-agulha-do-Orinoco |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez aguja · Pez lápiz |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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