Author: Linnaeus, 1758
FBname: Tropical two-wing flyingfish
Comments: Adults occur in surface waters, both near and far from the coast (Ref. 5217).  Form schools.  Capable of leaping out of the  water and gliding for long distances above the surface.  Feed mostly on crustaceans and other planktonic animals.  Preyed upon by swordfish, tunas and many other larger pelagic fishes (Ref. 9987).  Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 36606).