| Cape needlefish | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Beloniformes |
| Family: | Belonidae |
| Genus: | Petalichthys Regan, 1904 |
| Species: | P. capensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Petalichthys capensis Regan, 1904
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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]
- ^ "Petalichthys capensis". Fish Base. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- ^ "Cape Needlefish". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 8 March 2013.