Dussumier's Halfbeak
Hyporhamphus dussumieri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–6 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: safe
The lower jaw stretches into a long beak while the upper stays short, the mark of a halfbeak skimming the surface of lagoons and seaward reefs. It travels in schools near islands and coral, and reaches about 38 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Hemiramphidae › Hyporhamphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213175.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dussumier's Halfbeak live?
- The Dussumier's Halfbeak (Hyporhamphus dussumieri) is typically found at 0–6 m.
- Is the Dussumier's Halfbeak dangerous to divers?
- The Dussumier's Halfbeak is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dussumier's Halfbeak get?
- The Dussumier's Halfbeak grows to about 38 cm.