| Family: |
Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks) |
| Max. size: |
17.2 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: South China Sea basin. The locality (river Svetlaya) for the Viet Nam record (ZIL 8396) needs verification. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-16; Vertebrae: 52-55. Gill rakers on the first arch, 19-22; vertebrae 52-55; predorsal scales 41-52; possesses large tricuspid teeth, short lower jaw and weakly elongate upper jaw projection; pelvic fins more posteriorly located than in Hyporhamphus limbatus. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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