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Strongylura urvillii (Valenciennes, 1846) Urville's longtom |
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photo by
Winterbottom, R. |
| Family: | Belonidae (Needlefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 26.3 cm OT (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: waters of the East Indies, Philippines, and New Guinea east to the Solomon and Santa Cruz Islands. Reported from New Caledonia (Ref. 11889). | |||
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| Biology: | Coastal species, sometimes entering brackish water (Ref. 9682). Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates >2 mm (Ref. 11889). 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 | |||