WATERY WEDNESDAY# 28
You just never know what kind of creature Watery Wednesday will bring you! We found a fish that can fly today! That’s right folks; this fish can leap out of the ocean and glide in the air! What? Well let’s hope aboard the Ellie and Edmond boat and check them out!
MEET THE TROPICAL TWO-WINGED FLYING FISH!
Range/Habitat: tropical- sub-tropical oceans worldwide
Diet: Carnivore: crustaceans, plankton
Length: up to 7”
Conservation Status: Common
Fun Facts:
- Tropical two-winged flying fish have large wing-like pectoral (side) fins.
- They can propel themselves out of the water and glide in the air.
- Tropical two-winged flying fish can glide up to 12 seconds at a time.
- They can reach speeds of up to 40 mph. They do this avoid predators.
- They are dark blue and silver.
We promise you’re not seeing things! These crazy fish can fly and they can go fast! How cool would it be to see a school of them gliding by at top speeds?
The Adventures of Ellie and Edmond 
Oh Dog! How cool is that!