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12.3 cm, standard length Mandai Mangroves photo: Kelvin K P Lim Spot-tail Needlefish Strongylura strongylura (van Hasselt) Belonidae Body very long, round in cross-section, 12 to 15 dorsal fin rays, tail fin rounded with black spot, no lateral ridge on caudal peduncle, dorsally green in life. Surface dwelling piscivore in estuaries. To about 46 cm. Often used for human consumption.

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From A Guide to Common Marine Fishes of Singapore by Kelvin K P Lim and Jeffrey K Y Low Published by the Singapore Science Centre and sponsored by BP ©Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and Singapore Science Centre