Margined Flyingfish

Cheilopogon cyanopterus

The Margined Flyingfish is a species of flying fish found at subtropical and tropical latitudes in the Atlantic, Indian, and West Pacific Oceans.
Margined Flyingfish (Cheilopogon cyanopterus) Calheta, Madeira. Dec 28, 2021 Cheilopogon cyanopterus,Geotagged,Margined Flyingfish,Portugal,Winter

Behavior

Inhabits both neritic and oceanic surface waters. Capable of leaping out of the water and gliding for long distances above the surface. Feeds mostly on crustaceans and other planktonic organisms.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderBeloniformes
FamilyExocoetidae
GenusCheilopogon
SpeciesCheilopogon cyanopterus
Photographed in
Portugal