Hemiramphus depauperatus Lay & Bennett, 1839
Tropical half-beak fish
Hemiramphus depauperatus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks)
Max. size:  34.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: in the tropical and subtropical waters.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on small fishes, zooplanktons and organic detritus (Ref. 89972).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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