Asian needlefish

Xenentodon cancila (Hamilton, 1822)

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Asian 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 nameXenentodon cancila
Common nameAsian needlefish
IUCN statusLeastConcern (Least Concern)
Population trendUnknown
Class—
OrderBeloniformes
FamilyBelonidae
GenusXenentodon
Explore on the EcoAquatic map →