| Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes) |
| 38 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
|
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Kosi Bay to the Cape in South Africa (including Agulhas Bank). |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 9-12. Body iridescent blue above, silvery white below; pectorals dark brownish grey (specimens 20-30cm SL with narrow, pale, transverse stripe); dorsal fin with or without black spot (Ref. 2797). |
| A neritic species. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
|
| harmless |
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