Bluntnose flyingfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in surface waters and capable of leaping out of the water and gliding for long distances above the surface .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bluntnose flyingfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bluntnose flyingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical distributed Atlantic species is actually restricted to waters adjacent to the western coast of tropical Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exocoetus gibbifrons | Valenciennes | 1847 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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