Sea Garfish
Hyporhamphus Australis
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameHyporhamphus Australis
Other namesBallyhoo, Beakie, Eastern Garfish, Gardie, Pencil Gar, Sea Gar, Eastern Sea Garfish
SizeUp to 52 cm (20.4 in)
WeightUnder .25 kg (.55 lb)
FamilyGarfish / Hemiramphidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters near sea grass beds
