Can a fish fly?

People called one family of fish that can fly the flying fish. The Exocoetidae are a family of flying fish that includes around 40 distinct species. The main distinction between the genera is the number of wing-like fins they have. Scientists believe the fish gained the capacity to fly in order to avoid maritime predators such as tuna.

Flying fish may expand and stiffen their big fins like wings and propel themselves into the air for short distances in the warm waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Because of the fast movement and vibration of its tail fin, a flying fish may glide through the air for at least 30 seconds and reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. The fish adds velocity to its "flight" by thrusting its vibrating tail into the water. Flying fish can be observed gliding over waves to avoid predators such as albacore or blue fish, or to avoid a collision with a boat. There are around 40 different types of flying fish.