Balao, Flying Halfback, Pajarito 311 



General Information: The Halfbeak spawns in summer. 

 The very young have no long lower jaw, but fish slightly 

 over half an inch show the beginning of elongation of this 

 jaw. The principal foods of this species are small shrimp- 

 like animals, shellfish, and plant life. They are commonly 

 seen darting about near the surface of the water. 

 Economic Importance: None. 



Balao 

 Hemirhamphus brasiliensis (Linnaeus) 



The Balao is a West Indian species sometimes found as far 

 north as Cape Cod but rare north of Florida. 



Flying Halfbeak 

 Euleptorhamphus velox (Poey) 



The Flying Halfbeak is a West Indian species sometimes 

 drifting as far north as Cape Cod. It is rare in the area 

 from Cape Cod to Chesapeake Bay. 



Pajarito 

 Hyporhamphus hildebrandi Jordan and Evermann 



The Pajarito is a West Indian species which occasionally 

 drifts as far north as Cape Cod. It is rare in the area from 

 Cape Cod to Chesapeake Bay. 



