Whitetip Flyingfish
Cheilopogon xenopterus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 18.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This flyingfish lives at the surface of the open ocean, breaking clear of the water and gliding on outstretched fins for long stretches to escape predators. It stays small, under twenty centimetres, riding the upper layer of the sea.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Exocoetidae › Cheilopogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272166.
FAQ
- Is the Whitetip Flyingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Whitetip Flyingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitetip Flyingfish get?
- The Whitetip Flyingfish grows to about 18.2 cm.