Fishing for Shortfin flyingfish

Prognichthys brevipinnis

The Shortfin flyingfish is a small marine fish known for its ability to glide above water. It has a streamlined body, short pectoral fins, and a forked tail. Typically reaching up to 8 inches in length and weighing around 0.5 pounds, it feeds on plankton and small crustaceans. It inhabits warm oceanic waters and exhibits schooling behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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