Fishing for Quoy's garfish

Hyporhamphus quoyi

Quoy's garfish is a slender, elongated fish known for its distinctive beak-like jaw. Typically reaching lengths of 12-16 inches and weighing up to 1 pound, it inhabits coastal waters and estuaries. Its diet consists mainly of small fish and plankton. Quoy's garfish is a fast swimmer, often seen near the water's surface in schools. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase