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Tylosurus choram (Rüppell, 1837) Red Sea houndfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Belonidae (Needlefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 120 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 0 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to Gulf of Oman, including the eastern Mediterranean via the Suez Canal. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-24; Anal soft rays: 19-22 | |||
| 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: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||