Ballyhoo Halfbeak
Hemiramphus brasiliensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 55 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The lower jaw runs out into a long thin beak, giving the ballyhoo its name as it cruises in schools just under the surface. It feeds mainly on sea grass and small fish, and is best known to anglers as bait trolled for sailfish and marlin.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Hemiramphidae › Hemiramphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159279.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ballyhoo Halfbeak live?
- The Ballyhoo Halfbeak (Hemiramphus brasiliensis) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Ballyhoo Halfbeak dangerous to divers?
- The Ballyhoo Halfbeak is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ballyhoo Halfbeak get?
- The Ballyhoo Halfbeak grows to about 55 cm.