Author: (Valenciennes, 1847)
FBname: Bigwing halfbeak
Remark: Issue on validity of subspecies:  subspecies considered as valid in FB, elevated to species rank as <i>Oxyporhamphus micropterus</i> (Valenciennes, 1847) in Eschmeyer (CofF ver. Mar. 2011: Ref. 86697).  Please send references, or more studies are needed.
Comments: A true oceanic species, not bound to coastal waters at any period of its life (Ref. 9843).This species is the only halfbeak which doesn't have an extended lower jaw at the adult phase (Ref. 9306).  Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 36576).