Family: |
Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks) |
Max. size: |
18 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Cape Verde to about Luanda, Angola. Western Atlantic: [Florida, USA according to Ref. 4479] North Carolina (Ref. 47377). south to Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in inshore waters. A tropical species found within the 24°C isotherm. Placement in Exocoetidae follows Ref. 13705. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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