Species Details

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Dermogenys brachynotopterus

Gangetic Halfbeak Did you see this animal?

Scientific Name : Dermogenys brachynotopterus
Family : Hemiramphidae
Order : Beloniformes
Class : Actinopterygii
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Gangetic Halfbeak
Habitat : Estuaries
 
Description : Compressed and elongated body is observed in Gangetic Halfbeak species.Upper body part appears as brownish or green in color and below with pale yellow or silvery white in color.Dorsal fins are set far back whereas the caudal fin is rounded in shape.
 
Distribution in Bangladesh
References:
description written by: Hajbun Tasnim Preety, Department of Zoology,Universityof Dhaka; Information sources: www.fishbase.in, Encyclopedia of flora and fauna of Bangladesh(volume 23).photo credit and copyright:Teigler, Frank([email protected]),www.fishbase.se. more information please contact with us.