Atlantic flyingfish (Cheilopogon melanurus)

Straits between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, Canarias. Sep 18, 2021

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

What the....??? That's the weirdest bird you posted yet.
Seriously, iconic photo. Posted 3 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
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  Hahahaha! Turns out, it's easier to photograph flying fish from a tall ferry rather than a small sailboat, since you're many meters above them, gives you a better window to snap them as they glide! Posted 3 years ago

NattyOne

Lion

Great one Thibaud, no need to apologise for a tall ferry. Great shot!! Posted 3 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Natty! Posted 3 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Great capture Thibaud Posted 3 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Niel! Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago

Yael Orgad

Lion

amazing picture! wonderful!! Posted 3 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
  Lion
  
  Many thanks Yael! Posted 3 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Epic! Posted 3 years ago

The Atlantic flyingfish

The Atlantic flyingfish is a flying fish in the family Exocoetidae. It was first described by the French zoologist, Achille Valenciennes in a 22-volume work entitled ''Histoire naturelle des poissons'', which was a collaboration with fellow zoologist Georges Cuvier.

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Similar species: Needlefishes, Halfbeaks, Etc.

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson