Long-finned Halfbeak
📖 Overview
Long-finned Halfbeak (Hemirhamphodon phaiosoma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zenarchopteridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
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 .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Long-finned Halfbeak is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Long-finned Halfbeak is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Long-finned Halfbeak is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Long-finned Halfbeak |
| 🌍CES | polozobánka billitonská |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Индо-малайский пресноводный полурыл |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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