Slender Longtom (species: Strongylura leiura) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Strongylura leiura
Slender Longtom


©John E. Randall: Slender Longtom (Strongylura leiura)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Beloniformes
Family Belonidae
Genus Strongylura
Species Strongylura leiura

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 100 cm and averaging 35 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • Up to 3 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabit coastal waters and estuaries. Larvae and early juveniles are found in mangroves (FishBase).

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