Fishing for Japanese halfbeak

Hyporhamphus sajori

The Japanese halfbeak is a slender, elongated fish known for its distinctive beak-like lower jaw. It typically measures around 6-8 inches in length and weighs up to 0.5 pounds. This species inhabits coastal waters and estuaries, feeding primarily on plankton and small invertebrates. Japanese halfbeaks are social, often forming large schools near the water's surface. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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