The flying gurnard is a distinctive marine fish known for its large, wing-like pectoral fins. It inhabits sandy and muddy seabeds in warm coastal waters. Typically reaching up to 20 inches in length and weighing around 4 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. Notably, it can glide short distances above the seabed when startled. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Flying gurnard
Bega Valley Shire coastal waters
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Flying gurnard
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Flying gurnard
Sutherland Shire coastal waters
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