Hyporhamphus improvisus (Smith, 1933)
Shortfin halfbeak
Hyporhamphus improvisus
photo by SFSA

Family:  Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks)
Max. size:  18 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Africa, from Quelimane to Delagoa Bay in Mozambique.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-15
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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