Flying Gurnard

During a day snorkelling near Nassau in the Bahamas a Flying Gurnard (sometimes called Helmet Gurnard) was spotted. This bottom-dwelling fish is found in warm waters in the shallows but near deep water. They have enlarged pectoral fins which allow them to glide or ‘fly’ along the surface. This guy stuck to showing off his fins and stuck to the bottom. At first glance he almost looked like a grasshopper!