Pegasus volitans

Pegasus volitans Linnaeus, 1758 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Pegasidae (order Gasterosteiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the shorttail dragonfish.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Pegasus volitans Linnaeus, 1758 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Gasterosteiformes, Pegasus volitans exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Pegasidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Pegasidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.