Is the Japanese Flyingfish dangerous to divers?

The Japanese Flyingfish is harmless to divers.

How big does the Japanese Flyingfish get?

The Japanese Flyingfish grows to about 35 cm.

Japanese Flyingfish

Cheilopogon agoo

Group: Other
Max size: 35 cm
For divers: safe

A flyingfish of inshore surface waters, it spreads enlarged pectoral fins to glide clear of the sea when startled. Spawning schools are netted in early summer, and the fish is both commonly eaten and used in Chinese medicine.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Exocoetidae › Cheilopogon

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272149.

FAQ

Is the Japanese Flyingfish dangerous to divers?: The Japanese Flyingfish is harmless to divers.
How big does the Japanese Flyingfish get?: The Japanese Flyingfish grows to about 35 cm.