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Oriental flying gurnard (Dactyloptena orientalis) Kareko Batu, Lembeh. Dactyloptena orientalis,Geotagged,Indonesia,Oriental flying gurnard,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Oriental flying gurnard (Dactyloptena orientalis)

Kareko Batu, Lembeh.

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The Oriental flying gurnard

"Dactyloptena orientalis" is a species of marine fish in the family Dactylopteridae. Their name is derived from the French word 'gurnard' meaning to grunt, for the grunting sound this fish makes.

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Similar species: Pipefishes And Seahorses
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Jul 15, 2018. Captured May 14, 2018 02:47 in Unnamed Road, Batukota, Lembeh Utara, Kota Bitung, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.
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  • TG-5
  • f/4.5
  • 1/100s
  • ISO200
  • 8.99mm

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