Halfbeaks
Halfbeaks are a family of small, ray-finned fish belonging to the order Beloniformes. They are characterized by their elongated, slender bodies and their distinctive jaw structure, which gives them their common name. In most halfbeak species, the lower jaw is significantly longer than the upper jaw, giving the appearance of being "half a beak." This specialized jaw is used for catching small prey at the surface of the water.
There are several genera and numerous species within the family Hemiramphidae, found in tropical and subtropical
Halfbeaks are generally surface feeders, preying on plankton, small crustaceans, and insects that fall onto the