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Rhynchorhamphus malabaricus Collette, 1976 Malabar halfbeak |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks) | |||
| Max. size: | 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: southern India to Sri Lanka. | |||
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| Biology: | Inshore species. Feeds mainly on Cymodocea and green algae but may also take diatoms and polychaetes. Catches are sun-dried. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||