Darkbar Flyingfish
Cypselurus hexazona
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
The darkbar flyingfish stays in near shore surface waters and never wanders out to open sea, feeding on zooplankton and small fish. Like its relatives it can glide above the surface on enlarged fins, and it grows to about eighteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Exocoetidae › Cypselurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278732.
FAQ
- How deep does the Darkbar Flyingfish live?
- The Darkbar Flyingfish (Cypselurus hexazona) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Darkbar Flyingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Darkbar Flyingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Darkbar Flyingfish get?
- The Darkbar Flyingfish grows to about 18 cm.