Quick Facts
Scientific name
Dactyloptena Orientalis
Other names
Flying Gurnard, Indo-Pacific Flying Gurnard, Oriental Helmet Gurnard, Oriental Searobin
Size
Up to 40 cm (15.7 in)
Weight
Under 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters in sandy areas
Depth Range
![Purple Flying Gurnard Distribution](https://marinewise.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Australian-Fish-Distribution-469.png)