Common name | Blackwing flyingfish |
Language | English |
Type | AFS |
Official trade name | No |
Rank | 1 - (Legal common name (unique)) |
Country | United States (contiguous states) |
Locality | |
Ref. | Nelson, J.S., E.J. Crossman, H. Espinosa-PĂ©rez, L.T. Findley, C.R. Gilbert, R.N. Lea and J.D. Williams, 2004 |
Life stage | juveniles and adults |
Sex | females and males |
Core | behavior |
1st modifier | color pattern(s) |
2nd modifier | |
Remarks | Flyingfishes are well known for their ability to leap clear of the sea surface and glide long distances using their fins as wings (Ref. 5288). Also Ref. 276. |