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Hemiramphus brasiliensis
Managed by: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Regions
Florida
Protected status
None
Also known as
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Species Profile

Florida saltwater profile data (FWC). Availability and detail varies by species.

FWC
Size
Up to 16 inches
Similar species
Other halfbeaks Size: Up to 16 inches
Appearance
  • Elongated lower jaw and long, cylindrical body
  • Pectoral fin is short
  • Pelvic fin extends past beginning of dorsal fin
  • Tip of lower jaw and upper lobe of caudal fin orange-red
  • Dorsal and anal fins lack scales
Habitat
Young are found in open waters. Adults found in bays and nearshore waters close to reefs.
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