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Hemirhamphodon phaiosoma (Bleeker, 1852) |
| Family: | Zenarchopteridae (Internally fertilized halfbeaks) | |||
| Max. size: | 5.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater; depth range - 0 m | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Bangka, Belitung, Borneo and Sumatra, Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Differs from other species in the genus by many dorsal-fin rays, 21-25 versus 1220 and anal fin origin under dorsal-fin ray number 13-16 compared to 4-11. Dorsal fin origin anterior to origin of pelvic fin; posterior to pelvic fin origin in other species (Ref. 26761). | |||
| Biology: | In rivers. Females bear live young (Ref. 58777). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 January 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||