Sepik River halfbeak
📖 Overview
Occurs in lakes and backwaters to river channels, and lower sections of tributary streams. Caught using harpoons, hand nets, and scoop nets.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sepik River halfbeak is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sepik River halfbeak is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 1°S - 6°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sepik River Garfish |
| 🌍CES | polozobánka sepižská |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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