Cheilopogon melanocercus (Ogilby, 1885)

Family:  Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes)
Max. size: 
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: New South Wales, Australia (Ref. 26282) and New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Epipelagic, inhabiting surface waters. Feeds mainly on crustaceans and other planktonic animals.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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