Flyingfish is a type of fish that throws itself from the water with the motion of its strong tail. In the air, it glides by spreading its large fins, which act like wings. Body muscles and the tail fin help the fish to turn in flight. The flight often covers 150 to 1,000 feet (46 to 300 meters). Flyingfish live in all warm seas. There are dozens of species (kinds). The California flyingfish grows about 18 inches (46 centimeters) long. The sharp-nosed flyingfish lives off both coasts of tropical America. Flyingfish are excellent food.
See also Gurnard.
