Common name | Subtropical flyingfish |
Language | English |
Type | Vernacular |
Official trade name | No |
Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
Country | Namibia |
Locality | |
Ref. | Bianchi, G., K.E. Carpenter, J.-P. Roux, F.J. Molloy, D. Boyer and H.J. Boyer, 1999 |
Life stage | juveniles and adults |
Sex | females and males |
Core | behavior |
1st modifier | habitat/ecology |
2nd modifier | |
Remarks | Flyingfishes are well known for their ability to leap clear of the sea surface and glide long distances using their fins as wings (Ref. 5288). |