tropical two-wing flyingfish
| Scientific name | Exocoetus volitans |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Exocoetidae |
| Genus | Exocoetus |
Introduction
Exocoetus volitans, commonly known as tropical two-wing flyingfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
How to recognize the tropical two-wing flyingfish ?
The tropical two-wing flyingfish measures between 20 and 30 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly bleu and argent body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The tropical two-wing flyingfish is a fish living in shoals naturally found near to the surface. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovovivipare
The tropical two-wing flyingfish is a fish ovovivipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature23 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 20 m
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EnvironmentActive pelagic
Biotope presentation
The tropical two-wing flyingfish is most often found at a depth between 0m and 20m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Translation
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