The Bandwing flyingfish (Cheilopogon exsiliens) is a saltwater fish of the family Exocoetidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The Bandwing flyingfish is a flyingfish (Exocoetidae) from the tropical Atlantic Ocean. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a streamlined, silver-blue body with strongly enlarged, wing-like pectoral fins. When threatened it shoots out of the water and glides over the surface to escape predators. As a schooling open-water fish it eats zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bandwing flyingfish?
The Bandwing flyingfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly blue.
Where does the Bandwing flyingfish live?
The Bandwing flyingfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Bandwing flyingfish get?
The Bandwing flyingfish grows to a maximum of about 30 cm. On average the species is around 18 cm.
Is the Bandwing flyingfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bandwing flyingfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Bandwing flyingfish edible?
The Bandwing flyingfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Cheilopogon
More from the family Exocoetidae
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