Behavioural data for Flying halfbeak is currently being
reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Flying halfbeak is currently being
compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Flying halfbeak is currently being
compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical
AIAntigua and BarbudaBarbadosBelizeBrazilCWCape VerdeColombiaCubaDominicaDominican RepublicGFGPGrenadaGuyanaHaitiJamaicaKYMQMSMexicoNicaraguaNigeriaPRSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSierra LeoneSurinameTCTrinidad and TobagoUnited StatesVenezuela
🌿 Ecology
Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.2
📐 Morphometrics
Length–Weight Relationship:
W = 0.00102 × L3.06
(TL)
Max TL
61cm
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
Salinity Range
30–40ppt
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poey, 1868
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Flying halfbeak is an edible species."
✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
✗ Avoid If
Cloudy or sunken eyes
Strong fishy or ammonia odour
Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
BakingGrillingPan-frying
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Flying halfbeak is
currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Flying halfbeak has not yet been
assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.