Gurnard - Flying
05960
Blennies
Gurnard - Flying
Dactyloptena orientalis
Care:
ExpertDiet:
CarnivorousLight:
MediumPlace of origin:
Indian OceanA spectacular species when displaying. Well camouflaged when resting and may partly bury in sand. Found in protected coastal bays on shallow sand flats and slopes with sparse reef or plant life, occasionally seen in pairs. Known also from trawls in excess of 100m depth.
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