Ribbon Halfbeak
Euleptorhamphus viridis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 53 cm
- For divers: safe
This needle thin halfbeak lives at the surface of the open ocean and can launch itself clear of the water, gliding above the waves to escape predators. It sometimes enters large open bays and around islands, and stretches to a little over half a metre, most of it slender body.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Hemiramphidae › Euleptorhamphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220012.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ribbon Halfbeak live?
- The Ribbon Halfbeak (Euleptorhamphus viridis) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- Is the Ribbon Halfbeak dangerous to divers?
- The Ribbon Halfbeak is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ribbon Halfbeak get?
- The Ribbon Halfbeak grows to about 53 cm.