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Flying fish

Exocoetus volitans

Photo by Elsa
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Field Notes

Description:

Flying fish are commonly seen across tropical and subtropical regions of the world. They use the flying as an escape mechanism to hide from and escape predators.

Species ID Suggestions

Exocoetus volitans
BarbaraS.
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Comments (10)
Ashish
Its a Greek word, used for Southern Constellation ID in the sky mapping.
Elsa
Ashish, what is the difference between the two? Looks pretty similar to E. volitans, but then again hard to say.. Input appreciated :)
Elsa
Thank you all so much! - And thanks for species ID - will edit.
Ashish
Great timing..!! Please add to best wildlife mission..!!
Elsa
All thanks to you Laura!
LauraMaria
Elsa! I remember this photo :) Glad you joined Project Noah woohoo!
Elsa
It took a few shots to get this one! Shame I didn't have a tele-lens..
ceherzog
Neat! That must have been hard to capture.

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PublishedMay 8, 2011

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