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Oriental Flying Gurnard

Dactyloptena orientalis

Classification

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 grunt, for the grunting sound this fish makes. Description The oriental flying gurnard can grow to 40 cm (16 in) in length but its common size is about 20 cm (8 in).

Distribution

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