Carriacou's Weird & Wonderful Sea Creatures: The Flying Gurnard

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In this video we are taking a closer look at the Flying Gurnard. The Flying Gurnard (Dactylopterus volitans) is a beautiful, unusual looking fish, frequently seen around anchorages in this part of the Caribbean. When on the move they open their blue-edged pectoral fins like "wings" in a wonderful display that is meant to deter potential predators. They are not like the silvery flying fish you see skipping along the surface (that's usually the Mirrorwing Flying Fish, Hirundichtys speculiger). The Fying Gurnard is heavier-set, and is usually found on the bottom in sand and sea grass areas. The name "gurnard" derives from the French, "to grunt", and refers to the sound the gurnard can make when threatened or annoyed. Did you know that Flying Gurnards can grow up to a whopping 20 inches in length? Their displays entertain divers & snorkellers alike, and make them some of our favourite creatures to see underwater!
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[@michelehutchinsonbrown1063]

Very beautiful fish, I have seen many snorkelling in Carriacou

[@DeeferDiving]

They are oddly beautiful... and found so often in the shallows of our bays. Glad you're enjoying your time here in Carriacou too....

[@sven2974]

Thank you for the info! Saw my first one in the waters around Aruba.

[@DeeferDiving]

Very cool! They're such a bizarre fish and we love it when we see them

[@stephenwoolley999]

You lost an 'R' somewhere in the process of making this vid. I saw one yesterday in Grenada and wanted more info. Thanks for this.

[@DeeferDiving]

Cool, thanks. I hoped we were able to help. Alex is our resident critter lover and I am sure she would be able to answer any questions you might still have...

[@jonnathanjcolon1347]

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[@DeeferDiving]

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[@the_undecidead]

Is it edible? What is the best way to cook it?

[@DeeferDiving]

Dunno. Never tried eating one. They're fairly big though...