| Family: |
Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks) |
| Max. size: |
29.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 74.0 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range - 0 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Kerala, India. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabit estuaries (Ref. 4833), rivers (Ref. 43641) and marine waters (Ref. 45255). Frequently found in mangrove areas (Ref. 43081). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 14 October 2010 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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