What is another word for dactylopterus?
Pronunciation: [dˈaktɪlˌɒptəɹəs] (IPA) 
Dactylopterus is the scientific name for the flying gurnard, a species of fish with enlarged pectoral fins that help it "fly" through the water. Synonyms for dactylopterus include: Dactyloptera, Dactylopteroidea, Dactylopteroides, dactylopterygian, and dactylostomous. These synonyms may be used interchangeably by scientists and researchers when describing this unique species of fish. While the name dactylopterus is commonly used and recognized, the use of synonyms helps to avoid confusion and allows people to refer to the fish using different names depending on their preference or familiarity with different scientific terms.
