Black-barred Halfbeak

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Hemiramphus far

Black-barred Halfbeak, a reference photo
Photo: Sahat Ratmuangkhwang · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Hemiramphus far, the halfbeak, black-barred halfbeak, black-barred garfish, barred halfbeak, barred garfish or spotted halfbeak, is a schooling marine fish belonging to the family Hemiramphidae, the halfbeaks. It has an Indo-Pacific distribution and has invaded the eastern Mediterranean through the Suez Canal.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black-barred Halfbeak being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Beloniformes
Family
Hemiramphidae
Species
Hemiramphus far

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