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Long tom (Strongylura krefftii) fish species and information / pictures of Long tom - Strongylura krefftii
Long tom (Strongylura krefftii) fish species information
Scientific Name
Strongylura krefftii
Common Name
Long tom
Biology
Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal soft rays: 19 - 20
Classification
Classified By
G?nther, 1866
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Needle fishes (Beloniformes)
Family
Needlefishes (Belonidae)
Distribution
Region
Asia and Oceania
Distribution
Asia and Oceania: New Guinea and Australia.
Range
4°S - 24°S
Environment
Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown
°C
Water Temperature To
Unknown
°C
Depth From - meters
0
m
Depth To - meters
Unknown
m
Zone
pelagic
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; pelagic; depth range 0 - ? m
Trophic Level
3.61 s.e. 0.55 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True
Physical Size and Genetics
Maximum Length
85.0
cm
Common Length
Unknown
cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5001 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Human Uses and Population
Human Uses
Aquarium: public aquariums
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (44 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
Traumatogenic
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated