Fishing for Eastern sea garfish

Hyporhamphus australis

The Eastern sea garfish is a slender, elongated fish, typically reaching 12-16 inches in length and weighing up to 1 pound. It inhabits coastal waters and estuaries, often near seagrass beds. Its diet consists mainly of small crustaceans and plankton. Known for its rapid swimming, this species often forms large schools for protection and feeding. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 66 ft

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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