Exocoetus volitans | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Beloniformes |
Family: | Exocoetidae |
Genus: | Exocoetus |
Species: | E. volitans
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Binomial name | |
Exocoetus volitans | |
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Exocoetus volitans, commonly known as the tropical two-wing flyingfish or blue flyingfish,[1] is a species of ray-finned fish native to tropical and subtropical seas. It can glide above the surface of the sea to escape predators.