| Zenarchopteridae (Internally fertilized halfbeaks) |
| 20 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic; freshwater; depth range - 0 m |
| Asia and Oceania. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-15; Anal soft rays: 11-14 |
| Inhabits estuaries, lowland rivers and tributaries, sometimes penetrating well inland. Favors warm (25°-30°C), shallow water in areas with dense aquatic plant growth. A shoal-forming species which swims near the surface. Mainly herbivorous but insects are also consumed (Ref. 44894). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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