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Jolong-jolong [Malay]
Hemiramphus far
Hemiramphidae [Halfbeaks]
29 cm[max to 45 cm]
3.4 cm
90 gm
Marine
Coastal waters. Form schools. Feeds mainly on seagrasses.
Commercial fisheries; Gamefish; Baits occasionally.
Yes, this fish was caught at Labrador Jetty
This species of halfbeak is easy to ID. There are 3 to 9[usually 4 to 6] short vertical bars on the upper side of the body. Lower lobe of caudal fin longer than upp lobe. Dorsal spines:0, rays:12-14. Anal spines:0, rays:10-12.
