The Darkbar flyingfish (Cypselurus hexazona) is a saltwater fish of the family Exocoetidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The darkbar flyingfish is a flyingfish of the Indo-West Pacific, ranging from the Red Sea to the Philippines, New Guinea and Australia. It grows to about 18 cm and has a streamlined body with greatly enlarged, wing-like pectoral fins with which it glides over the water surface to escape predators. The caudal fin is forked with a longer lower lobe that powers the glide; juveniles bear six dark cross-bars. The fish lives in surface water near the coast and feeds on zooplankton and small fish. The IUCN has not evaluated the species (NE).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Darkbar flyingfish?
The Darkbar flyingfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly blue and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Darkbar flyingfish live?
The Darkbar flyingfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Darkbar flyingfish get?
The Darkbar flyingfish grows to a maximum of about 18 cm.
Is the Darkbar flyingfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Darkbar flyingfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Darkbar flyingfish edible?
The Darkbar flyingfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Cypselurus
More from the family Exocoetidae
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