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"Dactyloptena orientalis" is a species of marine fish in the family Dactylopteridae. Their name is derived from the French word 'gurnard' meaning to grunt, for the grunting sound this fish makes.

Similar species: Pipefishes And Seahorses
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Aug 8, 2022. Captured Jul 25, 2022 14:59.
  • TG-6
  • f/2.8
  • 1/500s
  • ISO100
  • 4.5mm