Hyporhamphus snyderi Meek & Hildebrand, 1923 Skipper halfbeak |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks) | |||
Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Guatemala to Peru. | |||
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Biology: | A coastal species that forms schools. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |