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Total number of species approx.: 125
Gurnard is the common name for a unique type of marine fish belonging to the Triglidae family. Also known as ’sea robins,’ gurnards are famous for their finger-like pectoral fins that allow them to crawl along the sea floor. Diving with gurnard fish is a unique experience as you watch this benthic species walk along the bottom of the ocean. Gurnards are found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean, and Black Seas.
Gurnard is a hardy fish having an armored head and distinguished spines throughout its dorsal fin. One of the most popular species is the East Atlantic red gurnard, or soldier. Flying gurnard are also lumped into the gurnard family even though they belong to the Dactylopteridae family and also occur in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Explore the dive site map below to see where you can go diving with gurnards today.
