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Shoulderspot needlefish (Strongylura scapularis)
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Shoulderspot needlefish (Strongylura scapularis) specimen
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Belonidae

Shoulderspot needlefish

Strongylura scapularis

Spotted Belonid Fish of Eastern Pacific

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Central America and the Caribbean
  • South America
  • Elongated
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Shoulderspot needlefish is a marine fish from Eastern Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 38 cm.

Family
Belonidae
Maximum length
38 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: El Salvador to Peru.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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