Cypselurus simus (Valenciennes, 1847)
Short-nosed flyingfish
photo by FAO

Family:  Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes)
Max. size:  26 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii, Johnston Islands, Tonga, Samoa, Rarotonga, Tahiti, Marquesas, and Easter Island. Southern "population" may belong to closely related undescribed species.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits neritic surface waters, most abundant off oceanic islands (Ref. 9839). Feeds on zooplanktons (Ref. 89972).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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