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Barred Long-tom
Ablennes hians
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River Garfish
Hyporhamphus regularis
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- Found in
- 4 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrownsilvergreen
- Body shape
- Elongated
- Pattern
- Horizontal markings
- Family
- Hemiramphidae
Hyporhamphus regularis is a halfbeak garfish from the family Hemiramphidae. It is found in Australian waters. The red tip on the lower jaw is an identification feature.
Similar species
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Black-barred Garfish
Hemiramphus far
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Crocodile Long-tom
Tylosurus crocodilus
Eastern Sea Garfish
Hyporhamphus australis
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Reef Needlefish
Strongylura incisa
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Short-nosed Garfish
Hyporhamphus quoyi
Questions
Is River Garfish dangerous?
River Garfish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find River Garfish?
Australia SouthAustralia EastAustralia WestAustralia
