Buffon's River-Garfish
Zenarchopterus buffonis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A river garfish with a long lower jaw, it cruises just under the surface in coastal waters, estuaries and rivers, snapping up insects that fall from overhanging vegetation. It grows to around twenty three centimetres and is too small to interest markets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Zenarchopteridae › Zenarchopterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277911.
FAQ
- Is the Buffon's River-Garfish dangerous to divers?
- The Buffon's River-Garfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Buffon's River-Garfish get?
- The Buffon's River-Garfish grows to about 23 cm.