Fishing for Ballyhoo halfbeak

Hemiramphus brasiliensis

The Ballyhoo halfbeak is a slender, elongated fish known for its distinctive beak-like lower jaw. Typically reaching 12-16 inches in length and weighing around 1-2 pounds, it inhabits warm coastal waters. This surface-dwelling species feeds on small fish and plankton. Ballyhoo halfbeaks are agile swimmers, often leaping above water to escape predators. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

? - 16 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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