Freshwater Garfish

Xenentodon cancila, the freshwater garfish, is a species of needlefish found in freshwater and brackish habitats in South and Southeast Asia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Freshwater Garfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Strongylura krefftii
• Strongylura timucu
• Zenarchopterus gilli
• Zenarchopterus dispar
• Strongylura strongylura
• Zenarchopterus buffonis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Beloniformes

Family

Belonidae

Genus

Xenentodon

Species

Xenentodon cancila

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