Dead atlantic flying fish, Cheilopogon melanurus

Dead atlantic flying fish, South Atlantic, Cheilopogon melanurus having flown onto the deck of a ship. Flying fish leave the water to escape predators - unfortunately this means they sometimes land on on ships and die.

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Copyright: 2006 Dave Walsh
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Dead atlantic flying fish, South Atlantic, Cheilopogon melanurus having flown onto the deck of a ship. Flying fish leave the water to escape predators - unfortunately this means they sometimes land on on ships and die.