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Cape needlefish

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Cape needlefish
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Beloniformes
Family: Belonidae
Genus: Petalichthys
Regan, 1904
Species:
P. capensis
Binomial name
Petalichthys capensis
Regan, 1904

The Cape needlefish (Petalichthys capensis) is a species of needlefish endemic to coastal South Africa. This species grows to a standard length of 35 cm (14 in). P. capensis is found in large schools in pelagic-oceanic environments in subtropical climates.[1] The typical length of this species is about 30 cm (12 in). Body colouration is a silver and blueish colour. The eggs of this species can be found hanging onto objects in the water, as they have tendrils that latch onto the objects.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Petalichthys capensis". Fish Base. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Cape Needlefish". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 8 March 2013.

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