Common name of Cheilopogon melanurus
 
Umgangssprachlicher Name Atlantic flyingfish
Language English
Typ Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Land Bahamas
Fundort
Ref. Böhlke, J.E. and C.C.G. Chaplin, 1993
Lebensstadium juveniles and adults
Geschlecht females and males
Core behavior
Erster Bezug locality/area
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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