The African sailfin flyingfish is a small marine fish known for its distinctive elongated pectoral fins, which allow it to glide above the water's surface. Typically reaching up to 12 inches in length and weighing around 1 pound, it inhabits warm coastal waters. Its diet consists mainly of plankton and small crustaceans. This species is noted for its agile, leaping behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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African sailfin flyingfish
Miami-Dade County Coast
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