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Flying Gurnard

Dactylopterus volitans

Photo by Chris Taklis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Found in the bottom of the sea, at about 3 to 4 meters depth.

In the beginning it had closed it's wings and i just saw a big fish, but when it opened it's wings it was astonishing.

Habitat:

Sand / Muddy

Notes:

Video when it's spreading it's wings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNzyr7dyUTU

Reference Links:

Flying gurnard - Wikipedia

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Comments (4)
Neil Ross
This is quite spectacular! Beautiful images. Well done, Chris.
Chris Taklis
@Maria dB indeed it's a beautiful fish. @AshleyT thank you for informing me about the nomination and that you like my photo.
AshleyT
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!

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Biodiversity of Greece (Hellas)
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Greek Marine Life Mapping
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Mediterranean Flora & Fauna
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2018 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedSeptember 15, 2018

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