| Common name | Crocodile needlefish |
| Language | English |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | Micronesia (Federal States of) |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | Smith, A. and P. Dalzell, 1993 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | inanimate object |
| 1st modifier | non-fish animal |
| 2nd modifier | |
| Remarks | Needlefishes are very elongate, slender-bodied fishes (Ref. 5288) similar to a needle. Also Ref. 37816. |