The flying fish commonly seen around Catalina, which scientists know as Cheilopogon pinnatibarbatus californicus, has large scales, a forked tail and grows to 18 inches long.

Flyingfish developed this incredible adaptation millions of years ago and, as chronicled in his beautiful new book, "The Amazing World of Flying Fish," author Steve N. G. Howell, shows us these ...

The flying fish, Exocoetidae, found in warm waters, have winglike fins enabling them to glide above the water's surface to escape predators. Capable of reaching speeds of 16 km/h and heights of 4 ...