Parexocoetus hillianus

Parexocoetus hillianus, Sailfin Flyingfish. Source: FAO 2002.
Parexocoetus hillianus, Sailfin Flyingfish.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
ExocoetidaeParexocoetus hillianus(Gosse)1851Atlantic Sailfin Flyingfish

Parexocoetus hillianus

Unique Characters: High, sail-like, black dorsal fin. Other fins pale to transparent. Pectoral fins moderately long, not reaching beyond posterior part of anal-fin base. Pectoral branch of lateral line present.

Similar Species: None.

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Parexocoetus hillianus, Atlantic Sailfin Flyingfish. Source: Wikipedia, 01/05/2026.
Parexocoetus hillianus, Atlantic Sailfin Flyingfish.
Source: Wikipedia, 01/05/2026.