Tropical Pacific Reefs

Oriental Flying Gurnard - Juvenile

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