Chirodorus atherinoides

Chirodorus atherinoides, Hardhead Halfbeak. Source: FAO 2002.
Chirodorus atherinoides, Hardhead Halfbeak.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
HemiramphidaeChirodorus atherinoidesGoode and Bean1882Hardhead Halfbeak

Chirodorus atherinoides

Unique Characters: Lower jaw not noticeably elongate. Total gill rakers on first arch 19-23. Pectoral fins short; pectoral-fin soft rays usually 13 or 14

Similar Species: Oxyporhamphus micropterus. Lower jaw not noticeably elongate. Total gill rakers on first arch 30-35. Pectoral fins long; pectoral-fin soft rays 11-13.

Oxyporhamphus micropterus, Smallwing Flyingfish. Source: FAO 2002.
Oxyporhamphus micropterus, Smallwing Flyingfish.
Source: FAO 2002.