Balao Halfbeak
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Scientific name | Hemiramphus balao |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Higher classification | Hemiramphus |
| Order | Beloniformes |
| Rank | Species |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2933407 |
About Balao Halfbeak
The Balao halfbeak, occasionally called the Balao for short, is an ocean-going species of fish in the family Hemiramphidae. It was first described by the French naturalist Charles Alexandre Lesueur in 1821. They are used as cut bait and for trolling purposes by saltwater sportsmen.
