| Common name | Subtropical flyingfish |
| Language | English |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 3 - (Other common name) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | Heemstra, P.C. and N.V. Parin, 1986 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | behavior |
| 1st modifier | habitat/ecology |
| 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). |