Hyporhamphus balinensis (Bleeker, 1858)
Balinese garfish
photo by FAO

Family:  Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks)
Max. size:  16.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 0 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: widespread from the Mozambique channel and southern part of the Red Sea through the Western Central Pacific east to Samoa.
Diagnosis:  Pre dorsal scales 39-41.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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