Gurnard, << GUR nuhrd, >> is the name of certain marine fishes that live in all warm seas. Gurnards are most common off the Atlantic coast of Europe and Africa. A gurnard has a large, angular head, a tapering body, and large pectoral fins (shoulder fins). The lower three rays of the pectoral fins move separately like fingers. 
The flying gurnard has immense, winglike pectoral fins that reach almost to the tail. The fish can glide through the water for several yards or meters without moving its fins. Contrary to popular belief, it does not leap above the water like a flyingfish. Flying gurnards live on or near coral reefs off both the eastern and western coasts of the Atlantic. They are often found near coral reefs, where they can easily be seen by snorkelers or divers.
