Spotfin Flyingfish
Cheilopogon furcatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The spotfin flyingfish lives at the surface of the open ocean and bursts clear of the water, gliding long distances on outspread fins to escape danger. It feeds on zooplankton and small fish, and reaches about thirty five centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Exocoetidae › Cheilopogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159261.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotfin Flyingfish live?
- The Spotfin Flyingfish (Cheilopogon furcatus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Spotfin Flyingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotfin Flyingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotfin Flyingfish get?
- The Spotfin Flyingfish grows to about 35 cm.