The Japanese Halfbeak is a slim, silvery fish found near the surface along East Asian coasts. Its lower jaw extends far past the upper jaw. U.S. coasts are outside its documented native range.
Appearance
Appearance
Its slim, silvery body can reach about 16 in (40 cm). The lower jaw projects well beyond the short upper jaw.
Where it lives
Typical habitats
coastal surface waters
waters where rivers meet the sea
Range
Its documented range is the northwest Pacific, including the Yellow Sea, Sea of Japan, and Pacific coast of Japan.
Behavior
Diet
It feeds mainly on tiny drifting animals in the water.
Social life
It swims in small schools.
Life cycle
Breeding season
Along Japanese coasts, it lays eggs on seaweed in spring and early summer.