Family: |
Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes) |
Max. size: |
38 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Kosi Bay to the Cape in South Africa (including Agulhas Bank). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 9-12. Body iridescent blue above, silvery white below; pectorals dark brownish grey (specimens 20-30cm SL with narrow, pale, transverse stripe); dorsal fin with or without black spot (Ref. 2797). |
Biology: |
A neritic species. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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