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
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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