The pectoral fins of flying fish are exceptionally developed, with a length of about two-thirds of the body and a width of up to one-third. Its ventral fin is also very strong, the lower lobe of the tail fin is much longer than the upper lobe, these special structures, so that it has the conditions to take off. When the pectoral fins generate lift, combined with the forward thrust of the tail fin, it can easily jump out of the water. After jumping out of the water, it will open its wings and glide with the help of air. In addition, although it can fly, it does not fly all the time, usually only when threatened, it will fly out of the water to escape predators.
There are many natural enemies of flying fish. It can only grow to about 60 centimeters, larger carnivorous fish will eat it, although it is fast, but there are always faster, such as swordfish, swordfish and tuna, these fish are faster than it, so prey is also very easy. In addition to the water, many birds in the sky will also eat fish, such as seagulls will eat it. Of course, for it, the most terrible enemy is human beings.
Flying fish are distributed in warm waters all over the world. Although they have the ability to fly, they are not easily exposed. Only when they are attacked or stimulated by the sound of a ship's engine will they fly out of the water. They can fly very high distances, and can even jump onto the deck of a ship. It usually feeds on plankton and begins to lay eggs in April and May.
