Asian needlefish
Xenentodon cancila
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Brackish
Overview
Asian needlefish (Xenentodon cancila) is a brackish-water fish of the family Belonidae (Needlefishes), in the order Beloniformes. Maximum recorded length is 40 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–2 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-2m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Rango de Profundidad
0-2m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes) |
| Familia | Belonidae (Needlefishes) |
| Especies | Xenentodon cancila |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Asian needlefish get?
Asian needlefish can grow up to 40.0 cm long.
What family does Asian needlefish belong to?
Asian needlefish (Xenentodon cancila) belongs to the family Belonidae (Needlefishes) in the order Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes).
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