Southern Sea Garfish

Hyporhamphus melanochir

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Max Depth

20 m

Description

Hyporhamphus melanochir, or Southern garfish or (in Australia) garfish, is a halfbeak garfish from the family Hemiramphidae. It is found in southern Australian and New Zealand waters. It is a very popular fish for recreational fishing and eating in Australia, where it is referred to simply as 'garfish' or 'gar'. ... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Australia West Australia South Australia Australia East

Colors

white

grey

silver

green

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Social Behaviour

Group

Poisonous

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Venomous

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