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Common Halfbeak

Hyporhamphus unifasciatus

Classification

Hyporhamphus unifasciatus, the common halfbeak or the Atlantic silverstripe halfbeak, is a bony fish in the family Hemiramphidae. It is found in the subtropical western Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. It is a common fish and not used for food to any great extent, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 81Mexico · 4United States of America · 2