Florent's Guide To The

Hawaii Reefs

Oriental Flying Gurnard - Juvenile

Oriental Flying Gurnard - Dactyloptena orientalis
Location: Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Scientific Name: Dactyloptena orientalis
Also known as: Helmut Gurnard, Helmet Gurnard
Category: Flying Gurnards
Size: Up to 15 in. (38 cm)  
Depth: 3-200 ft. (1-60 m)
Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Hawaii, Red Sea, French Polynesia


 
 
 
 

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