Common name : Backspot flying fish
Scientific name : Cheilopogon dorsomacula
Family : Exocoetidae
Native to : Pacific Oceans
Interesting fact : Since a flying fish is attracted by light, a fisherman uses light to lure it to his boat.
Conservation status : Least Concern
The predators of the flying fish have a tough time catching them as they can glide out of water. Its long, wing-like pectoral fins help it leap out of water and propel itself into the air. At the end of the glide, it pushes itself for another glide. They can cover a distance of 655 feet this way. Feeding on plankton they live for 5 years.
