Butterfly Flyingfish
Cheilopogon papilio
- Group: Other
- Max size: 21 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small flyingfish lives in the upper few metres of coastal seas and breaks the surface to escape predators, gliding on its enlarged fins for surprising distances. It grows to about the length of your hand.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Exocoetidae › Cheilopogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272159.
FAQ
- Is the Butterfly Flyingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Butterfly Flyingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Butterfly Flyingfish get?
- The Butterfly Flyingfish grows to about 21 cm.