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Cheilopogon pitcairnensis (Nichols & Breder, 1935) |
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FAO |
| Family: | Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 24 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Tonga to Pitcairn Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in neritic surface waters. Feeds on zooplankton and small fish (Ref. 9839). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||