Cheilopogon spilopterus (Valenciennes, 1847)

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Beloniformes

Family: Exocoetidae

Genus: Cheilopogon

Species: Cheilopogon spilopterus (Valenciennes, 1847)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


    • Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific: Andaman Sea to Samoa. Reported from the Ryukyu Islands (Ref. 559).

    Biology


    Occurs in neritic surface waters. Feeds on zooplankton and small fish (Ref. 9839).

    Habitat


    neritic

    Conservation Status


    Not Evaluated

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless

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    Cheilopogon spilopterus (Valenciennes, 1847)