"From one to two feet long, swims in vast shoals, and when chased by the porpoise leaps to the height of six or seven feet out of water." — Goodrich, 1859

Saury Pike

"From one to two feet long, swims in vast shoals, and when chased by the porpoise leaps to the height…

The saury or skipper (Scomberesox saurus) is a tropical fish known for jumping and skimming the water.

Saury

The saury or skipper (Scomberesox saurus) is a tropical fish known for jumping and skimming the water.