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The Red Gurnard or Chelidonichthys spinosus is just one of the over 100 different species of Sea Robins or Gurnards. This quite peculiar salt water fish is normally found at the sea floor of the ocean in depths of up to 200 m (660 ft). Like other Sea Robins, they have a set of wings and six spiny feet that actually allow them to walk on the ocean floor in search of food. These wings are actually pectoral fins that they use to "fly" through the waters.
Red Gurnard can grow to about 12" (30cm) in length and have armored plates instead of scales much like Sturgeon. They also have a very solid skull, they are basically built like a tank compared to most other fish. They even have a defense system consisting of sharp spines on their gill plates and dorsal fins that contain a mild poison. As if all that wasn't weird enough, these fish are also said to make a croaking sound similar to that of a frog. They accomplish this noise by using their drumming muscle which beats against its swim bladder. You can check out a Gurnard in action in the video below...
When on the ocean floor this fish will use its legs to search for food. Red Gurnard fish are considered to be edible but are not the tastiest fish in the ocean by any means. If you have any additional information about the Red Gurnard please leave us a comment below.
The Oriental Flying Gurnard or Dactyloptena orientalis is an unbelievable salt water fish that actually has a pair of wings and also has the ability to walk on the ocean floor. These fish are often found in the Indo-Pacific Oceans at depths of up to 100 meters. They are quite small only growing to about 40cm in maximum length. The Oriental Flying Gurnard wings are actually massive pectoral fins that flare up when the creature is threatened. These wings have are dark with bright blue on the edges. Also known as the Oriental Flying Sea Robin, their pelvic fins act as legs as they slowly make their way across the bottom in search of food. If that weren't weird enough this fish is also said to be able to make a grunting sound which they use to communicate with one another.
These salt water fish often feed on small bony fish, clams and small crustaceans. Oriental Flying Gurnard are often eaten by Mackerels and Sea Breams. To see the Oriental Flying Gurnard in action check out the video below...
The Oriental Flying Gurnard or Dactyloptena orientalis is an unbelievable salt water fish that actually has a pair of wings and also has the ability to walk on the ocean floor. These fish are often found in the Indo-Pacific Oceans at depths of up to 100 meters. They are quite small only growing to about 40cm in maximum length. The Oriental Flying Gurnard wings are actually massive pectoral fins that flare up when the creature is threatened. These wings have are dark with bright blue on the edges. 
Also known as the Oriental Flying Sea Robin, their pelvic fins act as legs as they slowly make their way across the bottom in search of food. If that weren't weird enough this fish is also said to be able to make a grunting sound which they use to communicate with one another.
