Whitespot Flyingfish
Hirundichthys albimaculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
An open ocean flyingfish of the surface layer, this species breaks free of the water and glides on wing like fins for long stretches to escape pursuers. It keeps to the top 20 metres and grows to about 23 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Exocoetidae › Hirundichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272169.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitespot Flyingfish live?
- The Whitespot Flyingfish (Hirundichthys albimaculatus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Whitespot Flyingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Whitespot Flyingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitespot Flyingfish get?
- The Whitespot Flyingfish grows to about 23 cm.