Xenentodon cancila (Hamilton, 1822)

Freshwater garfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Beloniformes \| Belonidae
Synonyms	Esox cancila, Belone cancila, Belone graii, ... more
Common names	Stickfish, Kakila, Sydasiatisk halvgedde, ... more

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Main reference

Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran. 1991. (Ref. 4833)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4833); common length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4833)

Environment

Pelagic-neritic; amphidromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; brackish; marine; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 20 - ?; depth range 0 - 2 m (Ref. 58302)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 28°C (Ref. 1672); 38°N - 5°N

Asia: Sri Lanka and India eastward to the Mekong.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 18; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. Body very elongate and slightly compressed. Dorsal fin inserted usually anterior to a vertical through the origin of the anal fin. Green-silvery dorsally, grading to whitish below. A silvery band with a dark margin run along the side; a series of four or five blotches (absent in young specimens) on sides between the pectoral and anal fins. Dorsal and anal fins with dark edges.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Traumatogenic (Ref. 6028)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: potential


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (21 of 100)	High

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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