Indonesian flyingfish
📖 Overview
Indonesian flyingfish (Cheilopogon katoptron), first described by Bleeker, 1865 is a medium-sized fish in the family Exocoetidae (order Beloniformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 20 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Indonesian flyingfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indonesian flyingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 20 m. Tropical; 20°N - 20°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Indonesian Flyingfish |
| 🌍CES | letoun indonéský |
| 🌍TGL | Iliw · Lawin |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 飛烏 · 黃斑鰭飛魚 · 黃鰭鬚唇飛魚 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypselurus katoptron | Bleeker | 1865 | Synonym |
| Exocoetus katoptron | Bleeker | 1865 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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