| Family: |
Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes) |
| Max. size: |
17.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico and throughout the Caribbean to off the east coast of North America to 40°N and off South America to 40°S. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Neritic species (Ref. 35505). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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