Where Does Western Australian Sea Garfish Live?
Hyporhamphus melanochir
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Where to find Western Australian Sea Garfish
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the surface down to about 20 meters (65 feet).
- Environment
- Inhabits sheltered bays, estuaries, seagrass beds, and nearshore reefs. Often found in schools near the surface.
- Geographic range
- Endemic to southern Australia, ranging from Western Australia (north to about Shark Bay) across to South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, and New South Wales (north to about Port Stephens).
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