Petalichthys
| Petalichthys capensis | |
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Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Beloniformes |
| Family: | Belonidae |
| Genus: |
Petalichthys Regan, 1904 |
| 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.
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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