Rhynchorhamphus malabaricus Collette, 1976 Malabar halfbeak |
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 |