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By Roscoenoeye

Oriental flying gurnard

Pictured on the night dive, an ugly looking beast. The pectoral fins are not actually "wings" and it does not have the capability of flying, but it can use its "wings" to move through the water in quick, short, "flights."

When alarmed it spreads its "wings" increasing its appearance in size as a threat to predators. This also helps the fish blend into its bottom surroundings.

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