Dr. Glen Whisson, Aqua Research and Monitoring Services, Australien
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Hemiramphus robustus is a species of garfish that is usually found in shoals in turbid coastal waters.
It replaces the garfish Hemiramphus far (Forsskål, 1775) around Australia, which is more common in oceanic waters.
Several sources state that adult garfish are said to eat seagrasses and diatoms, but we were unable to find scientific evidence for this.
The feeding list of juvenile fishes, however, is confirmed in the field "Food".
Hemiramphus robustus is considered a high quality food fish, in case of
Naming: Its English "Three-by-two Garfish" is a reference to its resemblance to a 3-inch by 2-inch wooden board.
Synonyms:
Hemirhamphus robustus Günther, 1866
Hemirhamphus welsbyi Ogilby, 1908
It replaces the garfish Hemiramphus far (Forsskål, 1775) around Australia, which is more common in oceanic waters.
Several sources state that adult garfish are said to eat seagrasses and diatoms, but we were unable to find scientific evidence for this.
The feeding list of juvenile fishes, however, is confirmed in the field "Food".
Hemiramphus robustus is considered a high quality food fish, in case of
Naming: Its English "Three-by-two Garfish" is a reference to its resemblance to a 3-inch by 2-inch wooden board.
Synonyms:
Hemirhamphus robustus Günther, 1866
Hemirhamphus welsbyi Ogilby, 1908
