Banded needlefish
📖 Overview
Inhabit coastal waters and estuaries . Larvae and early juveniles are found in mangroves . Feed mainly on small fishes and crustaceans . Oviparous . Eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface . Marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 21; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 23 - 25. Laterally compressed; origin of dorsal fin over 7th-10th ray of anal fin; dorsal fin rays 17-21; anal fin rays 23-25; caudal peduncle without lateral keels; caudal fin emarginate; predorsal scales moderately small, 130-180 . Caudal fin sub truncate; a black bar on cheek between opercle and preopercle; greenish dorsally, grading to silvery white ventrally.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Banded needlefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Banded needlefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Banded needlefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 3 m . Tropical; 30°N - 40°S, 30°E - 180°E West Pacific: Somalia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 103 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Banded needlefish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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