Flat-tailed longtom
Platybelone platyura
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Saltwater
Overview
Flat-tailed longtom (Platybelone platyura) is a marine fish of the family Belonidae (Needlefishes), in the order Beloniformes. Maximum recorded length is 45 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–2 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 45.0 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | 0-2m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs, estuaries
जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
0-2m
मछली पकड़ने की जानकारी
खेल मछली
हाँ
Taxonomy
| गण | Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes) |
| कुल | Belonidae (Needlefishes) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Platybelone platyura |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Flat-tailed longtom get?
Flat-tailed longtom can grow up to 45.0 cm long.
Where is Flat-tailed longtom found?
Coral reefs, estuaries
What family does Flat-tailed longtom belong to?
Flat-tailed longtom (Platybelone platyura) belongs to the family Belonidae (Needlefishes) in the order Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes).
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