Cape halfbeak
Hyporhamphus capensis
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 16.0 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | 0-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
जल प्रकार
Freshwater & Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
0-?m
Taxonomy
| गण | Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes) |
| कुल | Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Hyporhamphus capensis |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Cape halfbeak get?
Cape halfbeak can grow up to 16.0 cm long.
Where is Cape halfbeak found?
Estuaries
What family does Cape halfbeak belong to?
Cape halfbeak (Hyporhamphus capensis) belongs to the family Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks) in the order Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes).
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