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Prognichthys occidentalis Parin, 1999 |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 17.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 0 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico and throughout the Caribbean to off the east coast of North America to 40°N and off South America to 40°S. | |||
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| Biology: | Neritic species (Ref. 35505). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||