Cypselurus opisthopus (Bleeker, 1865)
Black-finned flyingfish
Cypselurus opisthopus
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes)
 Max. size:  18 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 20 m, oceanodromous
 Distribution:  Western Pacific: Bay of Bengal to Okinawa, Japan and the Solomon Islands.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Occurs in near-shore surface waters, juveniles spread to open sea with floating seaweed. Feeds on zooplankton and small fish (Ref. 9839).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 05.03.92
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 18.07.13
 Checked by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 25.07.07

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