Hemiramphus bermudensis Collette, 1962
Bermuda halfbeak
photo by FAO

Family:  Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks)
Max. size:  44 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: restricted to the waters around Bermuda.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits inshore waters. Forms sizeable schools.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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