Helmut Gurnard
Scientific Name: Dactyloptena orientalis
Species: Flying Gurnards (Dactylopteridae)
Other names: Common Helmut Gurnard, Oriental Helmut Gurnard, Oriental Gurnard, Oriental Flying Gurnard, Flying Gurnard, Brown Flying Gurnard, Purple Flying Gurnard, Flying Fish, Sea Robin, Grunt Fish, Grondin Volant.
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Helmut GurnardUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
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Helmut GurnardUploaded by: @Alex in June 2010
Photographed at: Honolua Bay, Maui - United States
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Helmut GurnardUploaded by: @captainlongo in August 2011
Photographed at: - Trinidad and Tobago
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Helmut GurnardUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: lembeh - Indonesia
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Helmut GurnardUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Helmut GurnardUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Helmut GurnardUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Helmut GurnardUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Helmut GurnardUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Helmut GurnardUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Helmut GurnardUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Helmut GurnardUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Helmut GurnardUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Helmut GurnardUploaded by: @blogie in July 2011
Photographed at: Marissa 2 Dive Site, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
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Description
Also known as Common Helmut Gurnard, Oriental Helmut Gurnard, Oriental Gurnard, Oriental Flying Gurnard, Flying Gurnard, Brown Flying Gurnard, Purple Flying Gurnard, Flying Fish, Sea Robin, Grunt Fish and Grondin Volant.
Found singly on shallow sandy bottoms near deep water.
They feed on small fish, bivalves and crustaceans.
Length - 38cm
Depth - 6-100m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
The Flying Gurnard has huge, round Pectoral fins. The fins are usually held against the body, but when threatened they can expand their wings (fins) to scare off a predator.
The pelvic fins act like legs as the fish walks along the bottom of the ocean. They also grunt. French term for the word Gurnard means to grunt.
Spotted
The Helmut Gurnard is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 14 times by users @fishx6 @Alex @captainlongo @blogie
Related creatures
Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Helmut Gurnard. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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The fish you saw in the Caribbean is it's cousin The Flying Gurnard - Dactylopterus volitans
@fishx6
26. Aug. 2011
Saw a flying gurnard st.croix u.s. Virgin islands.
Madfish
19. Aug. 2011
Saw one in Tobago Cays. Very cool! Thanks whatsthatfish.com for helping me ID the fish. As a divemaster, I'm going to start sending guests and friends here. Cheers!
captainlongo
13. Aug. 2011