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


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