Author: Bruun, 1935
FBname: False halfbeak
Remark: Issue on validity of subspecies:  subspecies considered as valid in FB, elevated to species rank as <i>Oxyporhamphus similis</i> Bruun, 1935 in Eschmeyer (CofF ver. Mar. 2011: Ref. 86697).  Please send references, or more studies are needed.
Comments: Occurs in inshore waters.  A tropical species found within the 24°C isotherm.  Placement in Exocoetidae follows Ref. 13705.