| Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes) |
| 19.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m, oceanodromous |
| Eastern Atlantic: Parin (1999, Ref. 47968) has shown that Prognichthys gibbifrons, previously considered to be widely distributed Atlantic species is actually restricted to waters adjacent to the western coast of tropical Africa. |
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| Occurs in surface waters and capable of leaping out of the water and gliding for long distances above the surface (Ref. 3613). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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