Where Does Freshwater Halfbeak Live?
Zenarchopterus buffonis
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Where to find Freshwater Halfbeak
- Water type
- brackish
- Depth
- Surface dwelling, typically found in the upper 0-1 meter of the water column.
- Environment
- Found in coastal estuaries, mangrove swamps, tidal creeks, and the lower reaches of rivers. They prefer calm, slow-moving waters with abundant surface vegetation or overhanging branches for cover. Can tolerate a wide range of salinities, from pure freshwater to moderately brackish conditions.
- Geographic range
- Indo-West Pacific region, including Southeast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines), Papua New Guinea, and parts of northern Australia.
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