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Coastal species (Ref. 9682). Inhabit coral reefs (Ref. 75154). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface (Ref. 205).

Collette, B.B. 1999 Belonidae. Needlefishes. p. 2151-2161. In K.E. Carpenter and V.H. Niem (eds.) FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Volume 4. Bony fishes part 2 (Mugilidae to Carangidae). FAO, Rome. (Ref. 9682) http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=9682&speccode=8121