A family of tropical and subtropical marine fish commonly known as flying fish, which can glide above water using enlarged fins.
From 'exocoetus' (the primary genus) plus the taxonomic suffix '-idae' designating a family. The name comes from Greek 'exo-' (outside) and 'koitos' (bed), referring to fish that leave their aquatic 'bed.'
Flying fish aren't actually flying—they're gliding on wings made of enlarged pectoral fins that can span up to 18 inches, and they launch from the water at 35+ mph to escape predators like tuna and dolphins.
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