Fishing for Oriental flying gurnard

Dactyloptena orientalis

The Oriental flying gurnard is a striking fish known for its large, wing-like pectoral fins. Typically reaching up to 14 inches in length and weighing around 2 pounds, it inhabits sandy or muddy sea floors in tropical Indo-Pacific waters. Its diet consists mainly of crustaceans and small fish. It is noted for its unique "walking" behavior on the seabed. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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