Redfin needlefish
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal waters, mostly in bays and inlets. In mangrove areas . May enter freshwater . 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: 12 - 15. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Redfin needlefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Redfin needlefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 33°N - 8°N, 98°W - 60°W Central Atlantic: Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, Belize, and Honduras (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Longjaw · redfin needlefish |
| 🌍CES | jehlice červenoploutvá |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Rødfinnet hornfisk |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-agulha-de-barbatana-avermelhada |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | aguja · agujón de aletas rojas · agujón negro |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 40 records indexed .
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