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The Kapuas halfbeak (Hemirhamphodon kapuasensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Zenarchopteridae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Kapuas halfbeak is a halfbeak (Hemiramphidae) from shallow coastal, estuarine or fresh water of Borneo in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a very slender, silvery body in which the lower jaw is extended into a long, needle-like beak while the upper jaw is short. As a surface fish it swims just below the surface and snaps at insects falling on the water, larvae, drifting algae and small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Kapuas halfbeak?
The Kapuas halfbeak has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Kapuas halfbeak live?
The Kapuas halfbeak lives in brackish water and is mostly found around open water. Asia: Indonesia
How big does the Kapuas halfbeak get?
The Kapuas halfbeak grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Kapuas halfbeak dangerous to humans?
No, the Kapuas halfbeak is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Hemirhamphodon
More from the family Zenarchopteridae
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