The Naga halfbeak (Rhynchorhamphus naga) is a saltwater fish of the family Hemiramphidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The Naga halfbeak is a halfbeak (Hemiramphidae) from coastal and estuarine water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 18 cm and has a slender, silvery body with a short upper jaw and a strongly elongate, beak-shaped lower jaw. It swims in schools just below the surface and eats drifting zooplankton, small invertebrates and some algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Naga halfbeak?
The Naga halfbeak has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Naga halfbeak live?
The Naga halfbeak lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Naga halfbeak get?
The Naga halfbeak grows to a maximum of about 18 cm.
Is the Naga halfbeak dangerous to humans?
No, the Naga halfbeak is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Rhynchorhamphus
More from the family Hemiramphidae
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