Cheilopogon heterurus

Shoal builders

Mediterranean flyingfish
Fliegender Fisch
Exocet Méditerranéens
Juriola
Pesce volante

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally found in the open sea.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Lives in large groups
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 40 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!