Cypselurus opisthopus (Bleeker, 1865)
Black-finned flyingfish
Cypselurus opisthopus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes)
Max. size:  18 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Bay of Bengal to Okinawa, Japan and the Solomon Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in near-shore surface waters, juveniles spread to open sea with floating seaweed. Feeds on zooplankton and small fish (Ref. 9839).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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