Common Halfbeak
Hyporhamphus unifasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 29.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This slim halfbeak skims just under the surface inshore, gathering in sizeable schools and often pushing into estuaries. It feeds on algae and small animals, and although edible it carries a ciguatera risk. It reaches about 30 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Hemiramphidae › Hyporhamphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159281.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Halfbeak live?
- The Common Halfbeak (Hyporhamphus unifasciatus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Common Halfbeak dangerous to divers?
- The Common Halfbeak is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Common Halfbeak get?
- The Common Halfbeak grows to about 29.5 cm.