Strongylura hubbsi
Strongylura hubbsi Collette, 1974
Maya needlefish
photo by Granados-Dieseldorff, P. & M. Christensen


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Family:  Belonidae (Needlefishes)
Max. size:  49.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; brackish; depth range - 0 m
Distribution:  Central America: Guatemala and Mexico.
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: 17 September 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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