Cape needlefish
| Cape needlefish | |
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| Genus: | Petalichthys Regan, 1904
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| Species: | P. capensis
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| Petalichthys capensis Regan, 1904
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Petalichthys capensis, the Cape needlefish, is a species of needlefish endemic to coastal South Africa.
Information
This species grows to a length of 35 centimetres (14 in) SL. P. capensis is found in large schools in pelagic-oceanic environments within subtropical climates.[1] The average length of this species as an unsexed male reaches to about 30 centimeters or 11.8 inches. Body coloration is a silver and blueish color.The eggs of this species can be found hanging onto objects within the water, as they have tendrils that latch onto the objects.[2]
References
- ^ "Petalichthys capensis". Fish Base. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- ^ "Cape Needlefish". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
Notes
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2012). "Petalichthys capensis" in FishBase. June 2012 version.
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