Cypselurus hiraii Abe, 1953
photo by Suzuki, T.

Family:  Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes)
Max. size:  20.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan (Ref. 9137) and South Korea (Ref. 77001).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on zooplankton.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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