Banded needlefish

Strongylura leiura (Bleeker, 1850)

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Banded needlefish is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Least Concern, with a population trend reported as Unknown. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameStrongylura leiura
Common nameBanded needlefish
IUCN statusLeastConcern (Least Concern)
Population trendUnknown
Class—
OrderBeloniformes
FamilyBelonidae
GenusStrongylura
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