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Name:
Common name:
Dactyloptena orientalis → Oriental flying gurnard, Purple flying gurnard
Synonym:
Dactyloptena orientalis → Corystion orientale, (Cuvier, 1829)
Family / Genus / Species / Binom / Author:
Dactylopteridae → Dactyloptena → orientalis → Dactyloptena orientalis → Cuvier, 1829
Protection status:
Location:
Bohol, Philippines / Indo-Pacific
Size of the specimen:
Length: 28 cm
Width: 38 cm
Height: 5 cm
Weight:
Contrary to the intention of the name, these fish do not use their greatly enlarged pectoral fins to move above the water surface like the well-known flying fish, but like hydrofoils when swimming. The range of this marine fish includes the Red Sea and the entire tropical Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean near Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii.
Please note:
The storage and shipping of this object in plastic foil may lead to the development of a typical odor. Please keep the product unpackaged in a dry and well-ventilated place for a few days and the odor will be reduced during this period.
