| Common name | Spottail needlefish |
| Language | English |
| Type | FAO |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 4 - (Less common name) |
| Country | Global |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | FAO-FIES, 2015 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | inanimate object |
| 1st modifier | color pattern(s) |
| 2nd modifier | |
| Remarks | Needlefishes are very elongate, slender-bodied fishes (Ref. 5288) similar to a needle. Also Ref. 3130, 56807, 83882, 90062, 93840, 95632. |