Senegal needlefish
📖 Overview
Found in coastal areas, entering estuaries and brackish lagoons . Feeds mainly on small fishes . Oviparous ; eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 18. Diagnosis: body elongate; upper and lower jaws extremely long, forming a stout beak armed with strong teeth; nostrils in depression before eyes (nasal pit); gill rakers absent; pelvic fins abdominal; 13-16 dorsal-fin rays; no lateral keel on caudal peduncle; caudal fin emarginated . : elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Senegal needlefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 14°N - 17°S south through the Gulf of Guinea to Angola (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belone capensis | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
| Belone senegalensis | Valenciennes | 1846 | Synonym |
| Strongylura capensis | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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