California Halfbeak

Hyporhamphus rosae

California Halfbeak

A slender, beaklike jaw gives this halfbeak its name, and it hangs at the surface of bays and shallow coastal water close to shore. It gathers in small schools and now and then ventures into fresh water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Hemiramphidae › Hyporhamphus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272195.

FAQ

Is the California Halfbeak dangerous to divers?
The California Halfbeak is harmless to divers.
How big does the California Halfbeak get?
The California Halfbeak grows to about 15 cm.