Buffon's river-garfish
📖 Overview
Found at the surface levels in coastal waters, estuaries and rivers. Feeds on terrestrial insects. Not seen in markets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 13. This species is distinguished by the following characters: upper jaw distinctly wider than long; width divided by length 1.05-1.35; sixth anal fin ray of adult males much thickened and enlarged, not reaching base of caudal fin; fourth to seventh dorsal rays of adult males slightly elongate; a prominent dark brown stripe along the midline of the snout.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Buffon's river-garfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical West Pacific: India, Malay Peninsula, East Indies, Philippines, Hainan Island in China, Taiwan, New Guinea and northern Australia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
terrestrial insects
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Buffon’s River Garfish |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 水針 · 異鰭鱵 · 蟾異鱗鱵 · 補網師 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemiramphus buffonis | Valenciennes | 1847 | Synonym |
| Hemirhamphus buffonis | Valenciennes | 1847 | Synonym |
| Zenarchopterus buffoni | Valenciennes | 1847 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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