River Garfish
Hyporhampus Regularis
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameHyporhampus Regularis
Other namesBeakie, Eastern River Garfish, Gardie, Lakes Garfish, Needle Garfish, Splinter Gar, Western River Garfish
SizeUp to 35 cm (13.7 in)
WeightUnder .25 kg (.55 lb)
FamilyGarfish / Hemiramphidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, estuaries, bays, inlets amongst seagrass beds
