Tylosurus gavialoides

Belonidae
Stout Longtom
  • Tylosurus gavialoides, NSW, Australia, Photo: Ian Shaw
    Tylosurus gavialoides, NSW, Australia, Photo: Ian Shaw
  • Tylosurus gavialoides, NSW, Australia, Photo: Ian Shaw
    Tylosurus gavialoides, NSW, Australia, Photo: Ian Shaw
Distribution
Localised
Description
A large and robust longtom, characterised by a wavy tail margin that has a noticeably longer lower than upper lobe. Endemic to tropical and subtropical Australia, and very easily confused with T. crocodilus in the field, which also occurs in Australia (but is more widespread). Similar Strongylura incisa has a flatter tail margin.
Information
  • Max Size: 75 cm
  • Sea Temperature Range: 17.5-22.8°C
  • Habitat: Coral Reef, Rocky Reef
Rarity
  • IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
  • Occurrence: Widespread (100% of sites)
    Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution. It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
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