Hirai's Flying Fish (Cypselurus hiraii) | Digital Marine Atlas

The Graceful Surface Glider of the Northwestern Pacific

The Hirai's Flying Fish (Cypselurus hiraii) is a sleek and elegant marine species, recognized for its streamlined body, large wing-like pectoral fins, and graceful surface-oriented swimming behavior. This peaceful flying fish is especially interesting for marine education, species documentation, and collectors focused on unusual open-water fishes from the Northwestern Pacific.

Key Features of this Edition:

Regional Presence: Native to the Northwestern Pacific, including waters around Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, and Russia.

Specialized Behavior: A peaceful top swimmer adapted to active movement near the upper water column.

Natural Habitat & Diet: In the wild, it feeds mainly on zooplankton and small planktonic invertebrates, rather than live fishes.

Lighting Preference: Best associated with bright lighting with occasional sunlight, reflecting its surface-oriented marine lifestyle.

[Exclusive Video Observation Included]

This edition includes an HD short observation clip showcasing Hirai's Flying Fish’s streamlined body, wing-like pectoral fins, and graceful top-water swimming behavior.

Best for: marine biology learners, open-water fish enthusiasts, flying fish collectors, educational displays, and aquarists interested in peaceful surface-swimming marine species.

Note: Full care data, tank requirements, feeding profile, lighting preference, and environmental parameters are included in the Digital Infographic Card inside your download folder.

Formats included: High-Resolution Infographic Card (PNG/PDF) + Video Clip (MP4).

Part of the CECOZ Digital Marine Atlas Collection – Exploring the world, one species at a time.