Yellow-wing flyingfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits neritic surface waters, rare in the open ocean . Capable of leaping out of the water and gliding for long distances above the surface .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Yellow-wing flyingfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow-wing flyingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 20 m . Tropical; 45°N - 32°S, 32°E - 154°W West Pacific: East Africa to Samoa; north to Japan, south to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypselurus poeciploterus | Valenciennes | 1847 | Synonym |
| Cypselurus poicilopterus | Valenciennes | 1847 | Synonym |
| Cypsilurus poecilopterus | Valenciennes | 1847 | Synonym |
| Cyselorus poecilopterus | Valenciennes | 1847 | Synonym |
| Exocoetus poecilopterus | Valenciennes | 1847 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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