Kingdom Animalia Family Hemiramphidae Scientific name Zenarchopterus buffonis Higher classification Zenarchopterus | Order Beloniformes Genus Zenarchopterus Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Zenarchopterus, Zenarchopterus dispar, Beloniformes, Hyporhamphus, Zenarchopteridae | ||
Buffon's river garfish (Zenarchopterus buffonis) is a species of fish in the Hemiramphidae family.
Distribution and habitat
Buffon's river garfish is found at the surface levels of rivers, estuaries and coastal waters throughout the Indo-West Pacific region, extending from southern China to northern Australia. It feeds on terrestrial insects. It grows up to 23 cm in length and is not a commercially fished species.
References
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