Dactylopterus macracanthus Bleeker, 1855 The spotwing flying gurnard (Dactyloptena macracantha) is an unusual looking fish because of its huge pectoral fins.

The fish has dark spots and wavy lines on the fins.

Despite its name, the spotwing flying gurnard is not related to the true flyingfish; these are in the family Exocoetidae, order Beloniformes.

When disturbed, they quickly expand their pectoral fins, often retracting them before swimming off at speed.

This Indo-Pacific species occurs from the northern Indian Ocean to Japan.