AFRICAN HALFBEAK

Hyporhamphus picarti


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Hyporhamphus picarti (Valenciennes, 1847)

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Occurs in coastal waters. Often enters estuaries (Ref. 2683). Live on or near the bottom where it feeds on algae and organic debris which it gathers from the surface of the sediment (Ref. 5377). Forms schools. Attracted to lights at night. Eggs are attached to aquatic vegetation by sticky threads (Ref. 6730).