Beloniformes

Arrhamphus sclerolepis (Snub-nosed Garfish)

Illustration of Arrhamphus sclerolepis (Snub-nosed Garfish)

Belone belone (Garfish)

Illustration of Belone belone (Garfish)

Cypselurus callopterus (Ornamented Flying Fish)

Flying fish can make powerful, self-propelled leaps out of water into air, where their long, wing-like fins enable gliding flight for considerable distances above the water's surface. This uncommon ability is a natural defense mechanism to evade predators