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Abe's flyingfish

Abe's flyingfish

Cheilopogon abei

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Maksimum Boy
22,0 cm
Derinlik Aralığı
0-20m
Familya

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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Hakkında

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
Derinlik Aralığı 0-20m

Habitat & Distribution

Su Tipi
Saltwater
Derinlik Aralığı
0-20m

Taxonomy

Takım Beloniformes (Needlefishes & Flyingfishes)
Familya Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes)
Türler Cheilopogon abei

Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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