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Hyporhamphus unicuspis Collette & Parin, 1978 Simpletooth halfbeak |
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photo by
Hermosa, Jr., G.V. |
| Family: | Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks) | |||
| Max. size: | 31.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf to Andaman Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-18; Vertebrae: 49-51 | |||
| Biology: | Coastal pelagic (Ref. 68964). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||