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Has any aquarium ever exhibited flying fish?

Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by DavidBrown, 19 Nov 2012.

  1. Hix

    Hix Wildlife Enthusiast and Lover of Islands 15+ year member Premium Member

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    Those photos are spectacular and I'd be very keen to see the book when he's finished. Best name: Fenestrated Naffwing.

    :p

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  2. epickoala123

    epickoala123 Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    I believe I saw them in the main tank in the st malo aquarium. They were in with a reef shark, green turtles, giant groupers, an array of rays, and a array of tropical fish.
    I have a photo in the gallery.
     
  3. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    those are flying gurnards
     
  4. epickoala123

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    Is there a difference?
     
  5. devilfish

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    Flying gurnards use their large fins ('wings') to scare predators, and not to leap out of the water, whereas flying fish do it so well that they sometimes genuinely appear to be flying.
     
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    aardvark250 Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Actually I am going to Japan this August so this is definitely a must see attraction!
     
  8. kiang

    kiang Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    It was your gallery thread post that inspired me to look ;)