Tallfin Flyingfish (species: Cheilopogon pinnatibarbatus) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Cheilopogon pinnatibarbatus
Tallfin Flyingfish


©Tom Benson: Tallfin Flyingfish (Cheilopogon pinnatibarbatus)

©FAO: Tallfin Flyingfish (Cheilopogon pinnatibarbatus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Beloniformes
Family Exocoetidae
Genus Cheilopogon
Species Cheilopogon pinnatibarbatus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 40 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Found in near-shore waters. Tends to occur near land or islands in cooler waters (FishBase).

Behaviour

Capable of leaping out of the water and gliding for long distances (FishBase).

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