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Abe's flyingfish

Abe's flyingfish

Cheilopogon abei

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Longitud Máxima
22,0 cm
Rango de Profundidad
0-20m
Familia

Overview

Abe's flyingfish (Cheilopogon abei) is a marine fish of the family Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes), in the order Beloniformes. Maximum recorded length is 22 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–20 m.

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Cheilopogon abei is a saltwater flyingfish reaching about 22 cm, found in tropical and subtropical Pacific waters. It uses its enlarged pectoral fins to glide above the water surface to escape predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 22,0 cm
Rango de Profundidad 0-20m

Habitat & Distribution

Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-20m

Taxonomy

Orden Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes)
Familia Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes)
Especies Cheilopogon abei

Preguntas Frecuentes

How big does Abe's flyingfish get?
Abe's flyingfish can grow up to 22.0 cm long.
What family does Abe's flyingfish belong to?
Abe's flyingfish (Cheilopogon abei) belongs to the family Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes) in the order Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes).

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