Sutton's Flyingfish
Cheilopogon suttoni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
A flyingfish of the open and coastal surface waters of the southern oceans, it bursts clear of the water and glides on outstretched fins to escape predators. It feeds on plankton and small fish, and reaches about 30 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Exocoetidae › Cheilopogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217859.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sutton's Flyingfish live?
- The Sutton's Flyingfish (Cheilopogon suttoni) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Sutton's Flyingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Sutton's Flyingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sutton's Flyingfish get?
- The Sutton's Flyingfish grows to about 30 cm.