Hyporhamphus paucirastris
Hyporhamphus paucirastris Collette & Parin, 1978


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Family:  Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks)
Max. size:  17.2 cm SL (female)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: South China Sea basin. The locality (river Svetlaya) for the Viet Nam record (ZIL 8396) needs verification.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-16; Vertebrae: 52-55. Gill rakers on the first arch, 19-22; vertebrae 52-55; predorsal scales 41-52; possesses large tricuspid teeth, short lower jaw and weakly elongate upper jaw projection; pelvic fins more posteriorly located than in Hyporhamphus limbatus.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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