6 photos - 1 species
Introduction
There are 2 genera with 7 species.
They live in the Mediterranean, the tropical Indo-Pacific and the Atlantic.
They have wing-like pectoral fins, but although their name says so, they cannot fly with them.
Dactylopterus volitans
Flying gurnard or Helmet gurnard
Maximum length: 32 cm
Depth: 6 - 100 m +
A spectacular species when it spreads its wings,
but otherwise well camouflaged lying on the ground and partially buried.
Photos 1 + 2: Bonaire Caribbean
Photos 3 + 4: Lembeh Strait North Sulawesi
Photos 5 + 6: Bangka Island North Sulawesi