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four-wing flying fish

/fɔːr wɪŋ ˈflaɪɪŋ fɪʃ/

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/fɔːr wɪŋ ˈflaɪɪŋ fɪʃ/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип рыбы, принадлежащей к семейству Exocoetidae, способной планировать над поверхностью воды, используя увеличенные грудные и брюшные плавники, напоминающие четыре крыла.

A type of fish belonging to the Exocoetidae family, capable of gliding above the water surface using its enlarged pectoral and pelvic fins, which resemble four wings.

  1. Marine fish speciesC2formal

    A type of flying fish (genus Cypselurus) with four wing-like fins, capable of gliding above water.

    ruМорской вид рыбы

    • The four-wing flying fish can glide for up to 200 meters.
    • Scientists study the four-wing flying fish for its unique locomotion.
    • A school of four-wing flying fish leaped from the water.