1. As with all halfbeaks, the upper jaw lifts upwards when the fish is opening its mouth.

2. Florent's Guide To The South Florida Reefs Fish, Corals and Creatures - Jacks - Mackerels and Tunas - Porgies - Mojarras - Chubs - Spadefishes - Tarpons - Barracudas - Bonnetmouths - Bonefishes - Needlefishes - Halfbeaks

3. Florent's Guide To The Caribbean Reefs Fish, Corals and Creatures - Jacks - Mackerels and Tunas - Porgies - Mojarras - Chubs - Spadefishes - Tarpons - Barracudas - Bonnetmouths - Bonefishes - Needlefishes - Halfbeaks