| Common name | African sailfin-flyingfish |
| Language | English |
| Type | FAO old |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | Global |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | Gibbs, R.H. Jr., 1981 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | behavior |
| 1st modifier | morphology |
| 2nd modifier | locality/area |
| Remarks | Flyingfishes are well known for their ability to leap clear of the sea surface and glide long distances using their fins as wings (Ref. 5288). Name not listed in ASFIS version 2006 (Ref. 56807). |