Fishing for Asian pencil halfbeak

Hyporhamphus intermedius

The Asian pencil halfbeak is a slender, elongated fish known for its distinctive beak-like lower jaw. Typically found in coastal waters and estuaries, it feeds primarily on small invertebrates and plankton. Reaching up to 8 inches in length and weighing around 0.2 pounds, it exhibits schooling behavior and is often seen 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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