Cheilopogon doederleinii (Steindachner, 1887)
Cheilopogon doederleinii
photo by Suzuki, T.

Family:  Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes)
Max. size:  35 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 0 m, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Western Pacific: off Japan, Korea and northern China.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on zooplankton.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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