819 observationsLeast Concern
Oriental Flying Gurnard
Dactyloptena orientalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Syngnathiformes ›Family: Dactylopteridae ›Genus: Dactyloptena
About
Dactyloptena orientalis, known commonly as the Oriental flying gurnard or purple flying gurnard among other vernacular names, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Oriental Flying Gurnard is Dactyloptena orientalis.
- The Oriental Flying Gurnard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Oriental Flying Gurnard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Oriental Flying Gurnard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Oriental Flying Gurnard belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Oriental Flying Gurnard belongs to the order Syngnathiformes.
- Oriental Flying Gurnard belongs to the family Dactylopteridae.
- Oriental Flying Gurnard belongs to the genus Dactyloptena.