Snubnose Garfish
Arrhamphus Sclerolepis
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameArrhamphus Sclerolepis
Other namesJumping Halfbeak, No Bill Garfish, Northern Snubnosed Garfish, Short Bill Garfish, Shortbeaked Garfish, Shortbill, Snubbie, Southeast Snubnosed Garfish
SizeUp to 40 cm (15.7 in)
WeightUnder .25 kg (.55 lb)
FamilyGarfish / Hemiramphidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal & brackish waters, estuaries, river, streams & lakes near vegetation
