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Longtail Garfish

Hyporhamphus Quoyi
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameHyporhamphus Quoyi
Other namesGaimard's Halfbeak, Halfbeak, Longtailed Garfish, Quoy's Garfish, Quoy's Halfbeak, Sea Garfish, Shortnose Garfish
SizeUp to 31.5 cm (12.4 in)
WeightUnder .25 kg (.55 lb)
FamilyGarfish / Hemiramphidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal & brackish waters, estuaries, rivers, rubble, sandy & weedy areas, reefs
Longtail Garfish Distribution

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