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The Beakie (Hyporhamphus regularis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Hemiramphidae that grows up to 37 cm.
Description
The river garfish is a halfbeak (Hemiramphidae) from the coastal waters of Australia. The species has a slender, silvery body with a short upper jaw and a strongly elongated, beak-like lower jaw, characteristic of the halfbeaks. It stays just below the water surface in coastal waters and estuaries and enters the fresh water of rivers. As an omnivore it feeds on floating plant matter, small invertebrates and insects at the surface. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Beakie?
The Beakie has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Beak-shaped, elongated lower jaw; surface fish of estuaries that ascends rivers.
Where does the Beakie live?
The Beakie lives in brackish water and is mostly found around open water. Coastal waters of Australia; estuaries and rivers.
How big does the Beakie get?
The Beakie grows to a maximum of about 37 cm.
Is the Beakie dangerous to humans?
No, the Beakie is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Beakie edible?
Yes, the Beakie is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Hyporhamphus
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