Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Belonidae | Phylum Chordata Order Beloniformes Rank Species | |
Genus Petalichthys
Regan, 1904 Similar Potamorrhaphis, Beloniformes, Keeltail needlefish, Potamorrhaphis eigenmanni, Strongylura exilis | ||
Petalichthys capensis, the Cape needlefish, is a species of needlefish endemic to coastal South Africa.
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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. 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.
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