Dactyloptena

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Dactyloptena is a genus of flying gurnards native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

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Dactyloptena is a genus of flying gurnards native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

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Oriental flying gurnard

Dactyloptena orientalis

Dactyloptena orientalis, known commonly as the Oriental flying gurnard or purple flying gurnard among other vernacular names, is a species of marine fish in the family Dactylopteridae. Their name is derived from the French word 'gurnard' meaning to...

Spotwing flying gurnard

Dactyloptena macracantha

The spotwing flying gurnard (Dactyloptena macracantha) is an unusual looking fish because of its huge pectoral fins. The fish has dark spots and wavy lines on the fins. It has a dull head and a grey or sometimes brown body that is covered with dark...