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Flying fish

Flying fish

Assado na brasa Frito Empanado Filé

Carne branca Carne firme Pouca espinha

Médio risco Extrativista

A fish or a bird? It's a fish with "wings." This species is fascinating. Difficult to find in fish markets, you're more likely to encounter them at small beachside markets. And when you do find them, buy them! It's worth trying, they're very tasty.
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General information

General characteristics

To escape its predators, it uses its well-developed pectoral fins which allow it to glide over the water's surface. It can move out of the water for 50-100 meters.

Location and habitat

Generics: Northeast Coast, Southeast Coast, and Golden Coast

Scientific name and other names

Exocoetus volitans; coió, cajaleó, cajaléu, holandês, pirabebe, santo-antônio, voador-cascudo, voador-de-pedra, and voador-de-fundo

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