African flyingfish
Parexocoetus mento
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African flyingfish (Parexocoetus mento) is a marine fish of the family Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes), in the order Beloniformes. Maximum recorded length is 11 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–20 m. Recorded habitats include pelagic.
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The African flyingfish (Parexocoetus mento) is a small saltwater fish reaching about 11 cm in length. Like other flyingfish, it uses its enlarged pectoral fins to glide above the water surface to escape predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 11,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-20m |
Habitat & Distribution
Pelagic
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes) |
| Familie | Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes) |
| Arten | Parexocoetus mento |
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