Barbel Flyingfish
Exocoetus monocirrhus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
A flyingfish of open ocean and coastal surface waters that bursts clear of the sea and glides for long stretches on its enlarged pectoral fins. It grows to about twenty centimetres and rarely strays far below the surface.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Exocoetidae › Exocoetus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217869.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barbel Flyingfish live?
- The Barbel Flyingfish (Exocoetus monocirrhus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Barbel Flyingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Barbel Flyingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barbel Flyingfish get?
- The Barbel Flyingfish grows to about 20 cm.