Belonion apodion Collette, 1966 |
photo by
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists |
Family: | Belonidae (Needlefishes) | |||
Max. size: | 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 0 m | |||
Distribution: | South America: Guaporè and Madeira River basins. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | 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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |