Black Wing Flyingfish
Hirundichthys rondeletii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flyingfish of the open ocean surface, it bursts clear of the water and glides on outstretched fins for long stretches to shake off predators. It feeds on zooplankton and lays eggs trailing a tuft of sticky filaments.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Exocoetidae › Hirundichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126386.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Wing Flyingfish live?
- The Black Wing Flyingfish (Hirundichthys rondeletii) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- Is the Black Wing Flyingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Black Wing Flyingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Wing Flyingfish get?
- The Black Wing Flyingfish grows to about 30 cm.