White-finned flyingfish
📖 Overview
White-finned flyingfish (Cheilopogon arcticeps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Exocoetidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 21 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 20 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for White-finned flyingfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for White-finned flyingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 20 m. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bearhead Flyingfish · White-finned Flying-fish · White-finned Flyingfish |
| 🌍CES | letoun běloploutvý |
| 🌍IND | ikan terbang |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Imaitobiuo · イマイトビウオ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 弓頭唇鬚飛魚 · 弓頭飛魚 · 弓頭鬚唇飛魚 · 飛烏 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypselurus arcticeps | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
| Exocoetus arcticeps | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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