Bony flyingfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits surface neritic waters. Capable of leaping out of the water and gliding for long distances above the surface.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bony flyingfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bony flyingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 20 m. Tropical; 30°N - 34°S West Pacific: Arabian Sea to southern Japan, New Guinea and New South Wales, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypselurus oxycephalus | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Exocoetus oxycephalus | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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