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Guianan Needlefish
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Other fish (coast and sea)

Guianan Needlefish

Potamorrhaphis guianensis (Jardine, 1843)

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishGuianan Needlefish
Dutch—
Spanish—
Chinese圭亚那江鹤鱵
Scientific namePotamorrhaphis guianensis (Jardine, 1843)

About this species

The Guianan Needlefish (Potamorrhaphis guianensis) is a species of the family Belonidae. It has been recorded in Suriname 29 times (GBIF), between 1891 and 2018. Records come mainly from Sipaliwini, Para and Nickerie. Its global IUCN Red List status is Least Concern.

Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
OrderBeloniformes
FamilyBelonidae
GenusPotamorrhaphis

In Suriname

29Records in Suriname
1891First record
2018Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini13
  • Para4
  • Nickerie3
  • Brokopondo2

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Records by month

All years combined.

Sources & credits

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