Olga's Flyingfish, Cheilopogon olgae Parin 2009
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Bray, D.J. 2022, Cheilopogon olgae in Fishes of Australia, accessed 15 Jan 2025, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/1943
Olga's Flyingfish, Cheilopogon olgae Parin 2009
More Info
Distribution |
West of Busselton, Western Australia, northwards to off Darwin, Northern Territory. |
Etymology |
The species is named olgae for Olga Vladimirovna Parina, the author's wife. |
Species Citation |
Cheilopogon (Ptenichthys) olgae Parin 2009, Journal of Ichthyology 49(3): 271, figs. 1-2. Type locality: 34°05'S, 114°17'E, Western Australia, Australia (under light at night at surface). |
Author |
Bray, D.J. 2022 |
Resources |
Olga's Flyingfish, Cheilopogon olgae Parin 2009
References
Parin, N.V. 2009. Cheilopogon olgae (Exocoetidae)—A new species of flying fish from the waters of Western Australia. Journal of Ichthyology 49(3): 271-275. https://doi.org/10.1134/S0032945209030072
Shakhovskoy, I.B. & Malikova, D.Y. 2019. On the Type Series of Cheilopogon olgae (Exocoetidae). Journal of Ichthyoogy 59: 815–817 https://doi.org/10.1134/S003294521905014X
Quick Facts
CAAB Code:37233028
Habitat:Pelagic, oceanic
Max Size:24 cm SL
Native:Endemic
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