Meet the Flying Gurnard
Cayla de Souza
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The flying gurnard is a unique marine creature with wing-like pectoral fins and vibrant colors.
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It dwells in tropical to warm temperate waters across the Atlantic, including the Mediterranean.
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The fish can change color, typically brown or green, displaying reddish or yellowish patches when excited.
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When excited, it spreads its "wings" revealing a semitransparent fin with bright-blue tips.
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The flying gurnard feeds on small fish, bivalves, and crustaceans, scouring the ocean floor for meals.
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Although named "flying" gurnard, it doesn’t truly fly but glides above water using its pectoral fins.
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Its ability to change color and spread its wings makes it a marvel of the deep sea.
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The next time you’re near the ocean, look out for this beautiful creature gliding beneath the waves.
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