Re: NANFA-- Fish Folklore

Moontanman_at_aol.com
Thu, 8 Nov 2001 11:06:37 EST

In a message dated 11/7/01 10:56:36 PM Eastern Standard Time,
PGagne2000_at_aol.com writes:

<< One myth stuck with me, that
hatchet fish (South American, Gasteropelecidae) can fly >>
I was under the impression they could use their pectoral fins to prolong
their jumps from the water. Actually flying but only in a straight line, not
around a room.

Moon

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