Image: Longfin Garfish from Lord Howe Island

Longfin Garfish from Lord Howe Island

A Longfin Garfish caught by Darrin Nobbs 1 nautical mile west of Lord Howe Island, 13 February 2012. The fish's 'flight' through the air was terminated when it struck Darrin as he was travelling on his boat. Water depth at the time was 20 m.

Photographer:
Ian Kerr
Rights:
© Ian Kerr
Common name:
Longfin Garfish
Scientific name:
Euleptorhamphus viridis
Family:
Hemiramphidae
Order:
Beloniformes

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Tags fishes, ichthyology, Hemiramphidae, Euleptorhamphus viridis, Longfin Garfish,