Atlantic Flyingfish

Oceanodromous. Migrating within oceans typically between spawning and different feeding areas, as tunas do. Migrations should be cyclical and predictable and cover more than 100 km.

Generally found in surface waters near the coast (Ref. 5217). Capable of leaping out of the water and gliding for long distances above the surface (Ref. 3613).

fisheries: minor commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family