Oriental Flying Gurnard

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An oriental flying gurnard (Dactylopterus orientalis) filmed off the coast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. When excited the fish spreads its “wings” which are semi-transparent but tipped with a beautiful and phosphorescent bright blue coloration (designed to scare away predators).

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