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Oriental Flying Gurnard

Dactyloptena orientalis

Photo by Eric Noora
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Field Notes

Notes:

This was a very fast swimmer, almost flying in the water, and this is the only decent shot I got.

Spotted at Basura, Anilao at a depth of about 9m

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Oriental flying gurnard

Species ID Suggestions

Oriental Flying Gurnard

Dactyloptena orientalis

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Mark Ridgway
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Comments (9)
Eric Noora
Come to think of it it does look like it was cut in half. Thanks Chicquita. As they say in diving, don't let one bad experience ruin diving for you. Cheers!
Chicquita
From a distance, it looks like the fish cut in half :) I gave up scuba diving when 3 sharks, circling me in one of my night dives. Looking at this wonderful fish, maybe I should start again ....
Eric Noora
Wow that was quick argybee. Thanks. Was looking at the wrong direction I guess :-)
Mark Ridgway
hey!! got him. (peternoster rig with 2oz sinkers)
Mark Ridgway
Wow ! A really spectacular fish. Can't wait to find out what this is. Head looks a bit gobyish...

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Global Coral Reef Monitoring

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PublishedDecember 24, 2011

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