Common name of Cheilopogon furcatus
 
Umgangssprachlicher Name Spotfin flyingfish
Language English
Typ Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Land Papua New Guinea
Fundort
Ref. Kailola, P.J., 1987
Lebensstadium juveniles and adults
Geschlecht females and males
Core behavior
Erster Bezug color pattern(s)
Zweiter Bezug
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).
 
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