Dactylopterus volitans, batfish, flying gurnard, Helmet gurnard, photos, facts and physical characteristics
Dactylopterus volitans, batfish, flying gurnard, Helmet gurnard, photos, facts and physical characteristics
Dactylopterus volitans Description
Pectoral fin very large and fan-like, with front 6 rays separated as small lobe. Dorsal spines: 7; Dorsal soft rays: 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6.
Dactylopterus volitans Common Names
- batfish, flying gurnard, Helmet gurnard
Dactylopterus volitans Taxonomic Structure
What type of species is Dactylopterus volitans? Below, you will find the taxonomic groups the Dactylopterus volitans species belongs to.
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Actinopterygii
- Order: Scorpaeniformes
- Family: Dactylopteridae
- Genus: Dactylopterus
Dactylopterus volitans, marine species closely related
Dactylopterus volitans, distinctive physical characteristics
How to identify Dactylopterus volitans marine species? Below, you will find the list of main identification criteria and physical characteristics of marine species Dactylopterus volitans. For each identification criteria, the corresponding physical characteristics of marine species Dactylopterus volitans are marked in green.
Dactylopterus volitans, geographic distribution
Where is Dactylopterus volitans found in the world? Below, you will find the list and a world map of the geographic distribution where the marine species Dactylopterus volitans can be found.
| Country | Locations | Dive Sites |
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| Indonesia | Tulamben, Bali | Liberty Wreck |
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Dactylopterus volitans, underwater photographers
Which photographers have photos of Dactylopterus volitans species? Below, you will find the list of underwater photographers and their photos of the marine species Dactylopterus volitans.