Sepik River halfbeak (Zenarchopterus kampeni)

Scientific name: Zenarchopterus kampeni Weber, 1913

The Sepik River halfbeak (Zenarchopterus kampeni) is a freshwater fish of the family Hemiramphidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Oceania and Asia, Ramu and Sepik rivers in Papua New Guinea and Mamberamo River in Irian Jaya, Indonesia.

Sepik River halfbeak care at a glance

Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Occurs in lakes and backwaters to river channels, and lower sections of tributary streams. Caught using harpoons, hand nets, and scoop nets.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Zenarchopterus kampeni
Family
Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks)
Order
Beloniformes (Needle fishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
20.7
Common length
16
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0 pelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Oceania and Asia: Ramu and Sepik rivers in Papua New Guinea and Mamberamo River in Irian Jaya, Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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