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Dactylopterus

Dactylopterus

9.9
A sea fish with large wing-like fins on its sides
  • noun
  • /ˌdæk.tɪˈlɒp.tər.əs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Dactylopterus
  • Scientists classify the flying gurnard under the genus Dactylopterus.

Examples

  • The Dactylopterus spreads its large fins to startle predators and search for food.

  • One of the most distinctive features of Dactylopterus is its wing-like pectoral fins.

  • The Dactylopterus can glide gracefully above the water.

  • Have you ever seen a Dactylopterus in action?

  • One of the most distinctive features of Dactylopterus is its wing-like pectoral fins.

  • Scientists classify the flying gurnard under the genus Dactylopterus.

  • The Dactylopterus spreads its large fins to startle predators and search for food.

Synonyms

flying gurnard
vsDactylopterus
9.9

A tropical fish with very large fan-like side fins that glides along the sea floor

is the scientific genus term rather than a general fish description

Surface Forms

Dactylopterus singular
Dactylopterus plural

Etymology

Dactylopterus comes from the Greek parts dactyl ('finger') and pteron ('wing'), so it literally means 'finger-wing'. This is a helpful image: the flying gurnard has large pectoral fins that spread out like a wing made of fingers, which is why the name fits the fish.