Fodiator rostratus (Günther, 1866)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Beloniformes \| Exocoetidae
Synonyms	Exocoetus rostratus, Fodiator acutus rostratus, Fodiator acutus pacificus, ... more
Common names	Sharpchin flyingfish, Pez volador hocicón, Volador picudo, ... more

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Main reference

Parin, N.V. 1995. (Ref. 9300)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Parin, Nikolay V. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 19.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9300)

Environment

Pelagic-neritic; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 36°N -

Eastern Pacific: Baja California, Mexico and the Gulf of California to Peru, including the Clipperton and Galapagos Islands. Records from the Indo-West Pacific are misidentifications, e.g. of Parexocoetus mento (Ref. 27313).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 12; Vertebrae: 39 - 41. Branchiostegal rays: 9-11 (Ref. 36606).

Epipelagic and neritic, usually at surface in warm coastal waters (Ref. 33606). May leap out of the water and glide for considerable distances above the surface. Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36606). Eggs are attached to floating objects via long filaments (Ref. 36606).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (12 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Garilao, Cristina V.

Modified by Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen

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