Hyporhamphus pacificus (Steindachner, 1900)
Acute halfbeak
Hyporhamphus pacificus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks)
Max. size:  15.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Herbivorous.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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