Xenentodon canciloides (Bleeker, 1854)
Xenentodon canciloides
photo by Grimm, M.

Family:  Belonidae (Needlefishes)
Max. size:  30 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; depth range - 0 m
Distribution:  Asia: Thailand and the Mekong to Indonesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs at the surface in flowing and non-flowing waters (Ref. 12693). Found in medium to large-sized rivers and flooded fields (Ref. 12975). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs may be found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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