| 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. |
| Diagnosis: |
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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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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