Biology:Cape needlefish
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Short description: Species of fish
Cape needlefish | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Beloniformes |
Family: | Belonidae |
Genus: | Petalichthys Regan, 1904 |
Species: | P. capensis
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Binomial name | |
Petalichthys capensis Regan, 1904
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the Cape needlefish (Petalichthys capensis) is a species of needlefish endemic to coastal South Africa . This species grows to a standard length of 35 cm (14 in). P. capensis is found in large schools in pelagic-oceanic environments in subtropical climates.[1] The typical length of this species is about 30 cm (12 in). Body colouration is a silver and blueish colour. The eggs of this species can be found hanging onto objects in the water, as they have tendrils that latch onto the objects.[2]
References
- ↑ "Petalichthys capensis". Fish Base. http://fishbase.sinica.edu.tw/summary/speciessummary.php?id=16849. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- ↑ "Cape Needlefish". Encyclopedia of Life. http://eol.org/pages/224095/overview. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
Further reading
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2012). "Petalichthys capensis" in FishBase. June 2012 version.
Wikidata ☰ Q2474669 entry
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