Tropical Two-Wing Flyingfish

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Tropical two-wing flyingfish (Exocoetus volitans).

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Artist

Name:
Unknown

Illustration

Subject:
Animals
Technique:
Wood Engraving
Format:
Landscape (wider)

Book

Title:
Nouveau dictionnaire encyclopédique universel illustré
Author:
Trousset, Jules (under the direction of)
Publisher:
Paris: La Librairie Illustrée, 1885-1891
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Description:

The tropical two-wing flyingfish (Exocoetus volitans) is a species in the family Exocoetidae and is commonly found in warm waters throughout the world. Like the other members of this family, it has winglike, rigid fins, which allow it to fly, or, more accurately, to glide airborne on distances that can reach 600 ft (180 m).

The caption reads in the original French: Exocet commun d’Europe (Exocetus volitans).

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