Hyporhamphus Paucirastris
📖 Overview
Hyporhamphus Paucirastris (Hyporhamphus paucirastris), first described by Collette & Parin, 1978 is a medium-sized fish in the family Hemiramphidae (order Beloniformes). Adults typically reach 17.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 16; Vertebrae: 52 - 55. Gill rakers on the first arch, 19-22; vertebrae 52-55; predorsal scales 41-52; possesses large tricuspid teeth, short lower jaw and weakly elongate upper jaw projection; pelvic fins more posteriorly located than in Hyporhamphus limbatus.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hyporhamphus Paucirastris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical Central Pacific: South China Sea basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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