Balao Halfbeak
Hemiramphus balao
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The balao halfbeak forms sizeable schools at the surface of inshore water, snapping up small fishes and plankton with its elongated lower jaw. Reaching about 40 centimetres, it is widely used as bait for sailfish and marlin and eaten in the West Indies.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Hemiramphidae › Hemiramphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159278.
FAQ
- How deep does the Balao Halfbeak live?
- The Balao Halfbeak (Hemiramphus balao) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Balao Halfbeak dangerous to divers?
- The Balao Halfbeak is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Balao Halfbeak get?
- The Balao Halfbeak grows to about 40 cm.