Scientific Name:
Hemiramphus brasilena
Common Name(s):
Halfbeaks
Description:
The Ballyhoo has an overall silver appearance, with a greenish-black back. It also has a ridge before the eyes and 10-13 anal fin rays.
Feeding Habits:
Smaller fish and plankton.
Range:
The Ballyhoo is only found along the East Coast and only in the Gulf of Mexico along Mexico.
Habitat:
It is located on the surface along sandy bottoms.
Typical Size:
This baitfish reaches a maximum length of 16 inches.
World Record: