Dactylopterus volitans

Behavior:

Flying gurnards are often found along sand-bottomed areas near the reef, foraging for benthic crustaceans, crabs, clams and small fish. They get their name from their fan-like pectoral fins that make it look like they are flying when they swim.

Predators:

Sharks, tuna, mahi mahi, grouper and bigeye.

Did you know?

Flying gurnards are found throughout the Atlantic Ocean, from Argentina to Canada on the western side and from the east coast of Africa to the British Isles.