Fin's Fish Guide
The Whitespot flyingfish (Hirundichthys albimaculatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Exocoetidae that grows up to 23 cm.
Oceania: American Samoa, Indonesia, Japan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Tonga and others
Description
The whitespot flyingfish is a flyingfish (Exocoetidae) from the open surface water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a slender, streamlined, blue-silver body with greatly enlarged, wing-like pectoral and pelvic fins bearing light spots and an uneven tail. To escape predators it shoots from the water and glides long distances through the air. As a schooling fish it snaps at small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Whitespot flyingfish?
The Whitespot flyingfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly blue.
Where does the Whitespot flyingfish live?
The Whitespot flyingfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water. Oceania: American Samoa, Indonesia, Japan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Tonga and others
How big does the Whitespot flyingfish get?
The Whitespot flyingfish grows to a maximum of about 23 cm.
Is the Whitespot flyingfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Whitespot flyingfish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Hirundichthys
More from the family Exocoetidae
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