African halfbeak
Hyporhamphus picarti
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African halfbeak (Hyporhamphus picarti) is a marine fish of the family Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks), in the order Beloniformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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简介
The African halfbeak (Hyporhamphus picarti) is a saltwater fish reaching about 20 cm in length. It inhabits surface waters off the African coast and is characterized by its elongated lower jaw, which is much longer than the upper jaw.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 0-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Taxonomy
| 目 | Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes) |
| 科 | Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks) |
| 物种 | Hyporhamphus picarti |
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