Description

Also known as .

Found in schools, close to the surface, or flying and leaping out of the water, flying long distances, in coastal areas and further out at sea.
They feed on crustaceans and zooplankton.
Length - 30cm
Depth - 0-20m
Circumtropical

Flying fish are all over the world and are able to fly for up to 50 meters at a time, which enables them to escape predators.
Their name has been given to the Constellation Volans, numerous ships and boats and also to the Exocet guided missiles. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/1032