Blacksail Flyingfish
Cheilopogon nigricans
- Group: Other
- Max size: 28 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flyingfish of the open ocean surface, this species bursts clear of the water and glides on outstretched fins for long stretches to shake off predators. It drifts near the top of the sea feeding on plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Exocoetidae › Cheilopogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217861.
FAQ
- Is the Blacksail Flyingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blacksail Flyingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blacksail Flyingfish get?
- The Blacksail Flyingfish grows to about 28 cm.