The Blackbarred halfbeak is a slender, elongated fish characterized by a distinctive black bar across its body. It primarily feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. Inhabiting coastal waters and estuaries, it typically reaches up to 12 inches in length and weighs around 1 pound. Known for its agility, it often swims near the surface in schools. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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