Belone svetovidovi Collette & Parin, 1970 |
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Margies, P. |
Family: | Belonidae (Needlefishes) | |||
Max. size: | 41.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 0 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: southern Ireland, Spain, Portugal including scattered records in the Mediterranean. Previously confused with Belone belone. | |||
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Biology: | Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |