Spotfin Flyingfish and Similar Species
Cheilopogon furcatus
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Oceanic Two-wing Flyingfish
Exocoetus volitans
Key differences: Exocoetus volitans has only two greatly enlarged pectoral fins (no enlarged pelvic fins for gliding), and its pectoral fins are uniformly dark without a pale spot. Its body is generally more slender.
Sailfin Flyingfish
Parexocoetus brachypterus
Key differences: Parexocoetus brachypterus has a very high dorsal fin, often with a black spot, and its pectoral fins are relatively shorter, not extending as far back as in Cheilopogon furcatus. It also lacks the distinct pale spot on the pectoral fins.
Shortfin Flyingfish
Cheilopogon heterurus
Key differences: Cheilopogon heterurus also has a pale spot on its pectoral fins, but the spot is typically smaller and less distinct, and the pectoral fins are generally shorter, not reaching as far back as the anal fin origin. The pelvic fins are also usually paler.
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