Dactylopterus volitans (Linnaeus, 1758)

Flying gurnard

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Scorpaeniformes \| Dactylopteridae
Synonyms	Trigla volitans, Cephalacanthus volitans, Callionymus pelagicus, ... more
Common names	Alón volador, Flying gurdnard, Helmet gurnard, ... more

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Main reference

Eschmeyer, W.N. and L.J. Dempster. 1990. (Ref. 10782)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 50.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6544); common length : 38.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3397); max. published weight: 1,810 g (Ref. 4699)

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 100 m (Ref. 26999)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 52°N - 45°S, 98°W - 36°E

Eastern Atlantic: English Channel to Angola, including the Mediterranean, Madeira, and the Azores. Western Atlantic: Canada (Ref. 5951) to Massachusetts, USA and the Gulf of Mexico to Argentina.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6. Pectoral fin very large and fan-like, with front 6 rays separated as small lobe (Ref. 26938).

Found on sand, mud or over rocks in sandy areas, exploring the bottom with the free part of the pectoral fins (Ref. 6544). Feeds primarily on benthic crustaceans, especially crabs, clams and small fishes. Neither anterolateral glandural groove nor venom gland is present (Ref. 57406).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (31 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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