Flying fish are a coastal pelagic species that lives near the surface of the water close to shore. They can glide over water for up to 45 seconds at speeds over 43 mph to evade predators like tuna and dolphins. Flying fish feed on plankton and their roe is used to make tobiko sushi in some countries where they are fished commercially.

1. Alan Tapia 5 period Flying Fish (Parexocoetus brachypterus)

2. Habitat coastal pelagic Witch means they live near the surface of the water (not at the bottom) and they are coastal, meaning they are near the coast.

3. Edible? Flying fish are commercially fished in Japan, Vietnam and Barbados. The are usually caught by fish netting. The roe of Chelipogon agoo, or Japanese flying fish, is used to make some types of sushi, and is known as tobiko.

4. Flying Facts Longest glide lasted 45 seconds They can travel at speeds higher then 43 mph. There maximum altitude is 20 feet. Their glides are typically around 50 meters (160 ft)

5. Food Pyramid Flying Fish feed mainly on plankton Predators include dolphins, tuna, marlin, birds, squids and porpoises

6. Size

7. [ watch a fish fly ]

8. Work cited King, Judith: WildLife Fact File Pittsburge,PA : International Masters Publishers. http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?search=Parexocoetus+brachypterus http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_fish

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