Shoulderspot needlefish
📖 Overview
Common in coastal waters and lagoons with mangroves . Also found near the surface of offshore waters . Feeds mainly on small fishes . Oviparous . Eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface . Usually caught with the help of artificial lights .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 18; Vertebrae: 61 - 66. Caudal fin emarginate .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shoulderspot needlefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 13°N -
🌿 Ecology
small fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Shoulderspot needlefish |
| 🌍CES | jehlice salvadorská |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-agulha-do-Panamá |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Aguja chica · Chere · Marao manchado |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylosurus jordani | Starks | 1906 | Synonym |
| Tylosurus scapularis | Jordan & Gilbert | 1882 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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