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Cypselurus opisthopus (Bleeker, 1865) Black-finned flyingfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Bay of Bengal to Okinawa, Japan and the Solomon Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in near-shore surface waters, juveniles spread to open sea with floating seaweed. Feeds on zooplankton and small fish (Ref. 9839). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||