Cypselurus

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Cypselurus is a genus of flying fishes known for their elongated pectoral fins that enable them to glide above the ocean surface.

All labels observed (1)

Label Occurrences
Cypselurus canonical 1

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Statements (31)

Predicate Object
instanceOf genus
taxon
adaptation enlarged pectoral fins for gliding
streamlined body for fast swimming
belongsTo flying fish group
class Actinopterygii
commonName flying fishes
diet plankton
small fishes
small marine invertebrates
distribution subtropical oceans
tropical oceans
domain Eukarya
surface form: Eukaryota
ecologicalRole mid-trophic level predator
prey for larger pelagic predators
family Exocoetidae NERFINISHED
habitat epipelagic zone
open ocean
hasCharacteristic ability to glide above the ocean surface
elongated pectoral fins
marine
ray-finned fishes
kingdom Animalia
lifestyle pelagic
locomotion gliding above water surface
swimming
order Beloniformes NERFINISHED
parentTaxon Exocoetidae NERFINISHED
phylum Chordata
reproduction oviparous
taxonRank genus

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Exocoetidae contains Cypselurus