Fin's Fish Guide
The Long billed half beak (Rhynchorhamphus georgii) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Hemiramphidae that grows up to 31 cm.
Asia: Australia, Bahrain, Brunei Darsm, Myanmar, Cambodia, China and others
Description
The long billed halfbeak is a halfbeak (Hemiramphidae) from coastal and brackish water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 31 cm and has a slender, silvery body with a short upper jaw and a strongly elongate, beak-shaped lower jaw with a red tip. It swims in schools just below the surface and eats drifting zooplankton, small invertebrates and some algae. It is a food and bait fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Long billed half beak?
The Long billed half beak has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Long billed half beak live?
The Long billed half beak lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around open water. Asia: Australia, Bahrain, Brunei Darsm, Myanmar, Cambodia, China and others
How big does the Long billed half beak get?
The Long billed half beak grows to a maximum of about 31 cm.
Is the Long billed half beak dangerous to humans?
No, the Long billed half beak is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Long billed half beak edible?
Yes, the Long billed half beak is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Rhynchorhamphus
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