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  • head 22.7-25.6% SL
    pectoral 63-74% SL, 1st ray unbranched
    pectoral dark grey + pale triangular cross-bar & narrow white outer margin
    Hirundichthys affinis, Fourwing flyingfish
    side roof mouth: no teeth
  • head 20-22% SL
    pectoral 74-80-% SL, 1st 2 rays unbranched
    pectoral black + narrow clear outer margin
    Hirundichthys rondeletii, Blackwing flyingfish
    side roof mouth: teeth
  • head 22.7-25.6% SL
    pectoral 63-74% SL, 1st ray unbranched
    pectoral dark + broad clear cross-bar base to mid-fin, broad clear outer margin
    Hirundichthys speculiger, Mirrorwing flyingfish
    side roof mouth: teeth
    pelvic light