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Inhabits upper portions of outer reef slopes. Hovers above the bottom, facing the current to feed on zooplankton, copepods, and crustacean larvae. Several individuals may share the same hole (especially juveniles). Has a habit of flicking its pennant-like first dorsal fin back and forth (Ref. 1602, 48637). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 9360. Monogamous (Ref. 52884).
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Prognichthys tringa Breder, 1928
Tringa flyingfish |
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Kuhlia nutabunda Kendall & Radcliffe, 1912 |
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Chlorurus perspicillatus (Steindachner, 1879)
Spectacled parrotfish |
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Squatina argentina (Marini, 1930)
Argentine angelshark |
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Gadomus arcuatus (Goode & Bean, 1886)
Doublethread grenadier |