Flying gurnard (Dactyloptena orientalis), Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Flying Gurnard (Dactyloptena orientalis), on sandy seabed, Xlendi Bay, Gozo, Maltese Islands, Mediterranean

Helmut gurnard (Dactyloptena orientalis), Dumaguete, Negros, Philippines, Visayan sea, Southeast Asia, Asia

Hawaii, The oriental flying gurnard (Dactylopterus orientalis) is remarkable for its enormous pectoral fins. When spread, they have the form of rounded fanlike wings.

Hawaii, Flying gurnards, also known as helmet gurnards

Hawaii, The oriental flying gurnard (Dactylopterus orientalis) is remarkable for its enormous pectoral fins. When spread, they have the form of rounded fanlike wings.