The short-beaked garfish is a slender, elongated fish with a distinctive short beak. It primarily inhabits coastal waters and estuaries, feeding on small fish and crustaceans. Typically reaching lengths of 12-16 inches and weighing up to 1 pound, this agile swimmer is known for its surface-dwelling behavior and rapid, darting movements. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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