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Updated 10/13/2016

Family Exocoetidae

HAWAII

Parexocoetus brachypterus

   

SAILFIN FLYINGFISH    MALOLO PUHIKI'I

Common in tropical & subtropical seas worldwide.  Dorsal fin with distinctive black oval toward tip.  Attains 8 inches.