Stained Flyingfish
Cheilopogon spilonotopterus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: safe
It races near the surface of coastal and open water and bursts clear to glide long distances on its broad fins, feeding on zooplankton and small fish. Like other flyingfish it leaps to escape predators rather than to travel for its own sake.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Exocoetidae › Cheilopogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272163.
FAQ
- How deep does the Stained Flyingfish live?
- The Stained Flyingfish (Cheilopogon spilonotopterus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Stained Flyingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Stained Flyingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Stained Flyingfish get?
- The Stained Flyingfish grows to about 38 cm.