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Tylosurus punctulatus (Günther, 1872) Spotted longtom |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Belonidae (Needlefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 58.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 0 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: north to the Philippines and east to the Solomon Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-22; Anal soft rays: 20-21. Some may have orange spots on the sides. | |||
| Biology: | Coastal species (Ref. 9682). 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 | |||