Goldspotted halfbeak
📖 Overview
Goldspotted halfbeak (Hemirhamphodon chrysopunctatus), first described by Brembach, 1978 is a small fish in the family Zenarchopteridae (order Beloniformes). Adults typically reach 5.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Can be distinguished by having anal fin origin under dorsal-fin rays 811, 46-61 predorsal scales and 41-44 vertebrae .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Goldspotted halfbeak is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; pelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 5 - ?; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gold-spot Halfbeak |
| 🌍CES | polozobánka tečkovaná |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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