Cape halfbeak
📖 Overview
Cape halfbeak (Hyporhamphus capensis), first described by Thominot, 1886 is a medium-sized fish in the family Hemiramphidae (order Beloniformes). Adults typically reach 16.00 cm in maximum length. It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cape halfbeak is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - ? m. Subtropical South Africa, from Cape of Good Hope east and north to False Bay, Natal and St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cape halfbeak · Knysna halfbeak |
| 🌍CES | polozobánka jihoafrická |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Meia-agulha-do-cabo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemiramphus capensis | Thominot | 1886 | Synonym |
| Hemirhamphus knysnaensis | Smith | 1933 | Synonym |
| Hyporhamphus knysnaensis | Smith | 1933 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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