Urville's Longtom
Strongylura urvillii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 26.3 cm
- For divers: safe
A slender needle nosed fish of warm coastal seas, Urville's longtom hangs near the surface and sometimes slips into brackish water. It grows to about twenty six centimetres and snaps up benthic invertebrates, gluing its eggs to floating objects by fine threads.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Belonidae › Strongylura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275988.
FAQ
- How deep does the Urville's Longtom live?
- The Urville's Longtom (Strongylura urvillii) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Urville's Longtom dangerous to divers?
- The Urville's Longtom is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Urville's Longtom get?
- The Urville's Longtom grows to about 26.3 cm.