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DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME 



CALIFORNIA FLYING FISH 

 Cypselurus calif ornicus 



Relationship: A member of the flying fish family, Exocoetidae, of which it is 

 the common California representative. 



Distinguishing Characters: The single dorsal fin; the greatly enlarged wing- 

 like pectoral fins. Length to about 18 inches. Color: Deep blue on the back and sides 

 becoming abruptly silvery on the belly. 



Distribution: Pt. Conception south perhaps as far as Cape San Lucas, Lower 

 California. Found in schools. 



Fishing Season: Taken mostly in the late spring and summer. 



Importance: Very small quantities are delivered to the Los Angeles fresh fish 

 markets. Used to some extent as bait for swordfish, marlin and tuna. 



Fishing Gear: Gill nets, round haul nets. 



