| Family: |
Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Arabian Sea to southern Japan, New Guinea and New South Wales, Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits surface neritic waters. Capable of leaping out of the water and gliding for long distances above the surface. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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