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Hyporhamphus acutus (Günther, 1872) Pacific halfbeak |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 0 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: confined around oceanic islands, ranging from the Marshalls, Gilberts, and Tonga to the Marquesan and Easter islands (Ref. 1602). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal soft rays: 17-18 | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in schools at the surface of lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||