Author: (Cuvier, 1829)
FBname: Oriental flying gurnard
Comments: Inhabit coastal waters with sandy substrates (Ref. 1602, 48635); a shallow-living species, benthic in adults; only species found in oceanic islands (Ref. 27821).  Solitary, well-camouflaged and slow-moving (Ref. 37816, 48635).  Feed on crustaceans, clams, and small fish.  May be caught using ring nets (Ref. 5213).