Common name of Cypselurus poecilopterus
 
Common name Spotwing flyingfish
Language English
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Christmas Island (AU)
Locality
Ref. Allen, G.R. and R.C. Steene, 1988
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core behavior
1st modifier color pattern(s)
2nd modifier
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).
 
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