California Flyingfish
Cheilopogon californicus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It bursts from the surface and glides on outstretched fins for long stretches above the open water, escaping predators that chase it from below. This flyingfish keeps to warm coastal seas and grows to about the length of your forearm.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Beloniformes › Exocoetidae › Cheilopogon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 300136.
FAQ
- Is the California Flyingfish dangerous to divers?
- The California Flyingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the California Flyingfish get?
- The California Flyingfish grows to about 38 cm.