Common name of Cheilopogon melanurus
 
Common name Atlantic flyingfish
Language English
Type AFS
Official trade name No
Rank 1 - (Legal common name (unique))
Country United States (contiguous states)
Locality
Ref. Nelson, J.S., E.J. Crossman, H. Espinosa-PĂ©rez, L.T. Findley, C.R. Gilbert, R.N. Lea and J.D. Williams, 2004
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core behavior
1st modifier locality/area
2nd modifier
Remarks Flyingfishes are well known for their ability to leap clear of the sea surface and glide long distances using their fins as wings (Ref. 5288). Also Ref. 276.
 
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