Family: |
Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks) |
Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Africa, from Quelimane to Delagoa Bay in Mozambique. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-15 |
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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