Mediterranean flyingfish
📖 Overview
Pelagic, coastal species which can fly over long distances. It is thought that this behavior is a means to escape danger. This flying fish is not commercially exploited although it is very good to eat . Spawns during summer in Italian waters. Eggs with filaments over the entire surface .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Mediterranean flyingfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mediterranean flyingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 50 m. Subtropical; 59°N - 30°N, 65°W - 16°E Indian Ocean: Western Australia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheilopogon heterurus heterurus | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Cypselurus heterurus | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Exocetus heterurus | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Exocetus procne | De Filippi & Verany | 1857 | Synonym |
| Exocoetus heterurus | Rafinesque | 1810 | Synonym |
| Exocoetus maculipinnis | Vinciguerra | 1883 | Synonym |
| Exocoetus procne | De Filippi & Verany | 1857 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 20 records indexed .
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