Spotted longtom
📖 Overview
Coastal species . 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): 20 - 22; Anal soft rays: 20 - 21. Some may have orange spots on the sides.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted longtom is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical Central Pacific: north to the Philippines and east to the Solomon Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spongyjaw Longtom · Spongyjawed Needlefish |
| 🌍CES | jehlice oranžovoskvrnná |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-agulha-de-mandíbula-esponjosa |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belone brachyrhynchos | Bleeker | 1854 | Synonym |
| Belone philippinus | Herre | 1928 | Synonym |
| Belone punctulata | Günther | 1872 | Synonym |
| Tylosurus philippinus | Herre | 1928 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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