Bluespotted Cornetfish
Fistularia commersonii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–132 m
- Max size: 1.6 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Long and whip thin with a tube shaped snout and a trailing filament off its tail, the bluespotted cornetfish hangs almost motionless above the reef before sucking up small fish and shrimp through its pipe like mouth. It can shift colour and pattern in moments, fading its blue spots and dashes to match the surroundings.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Fistulariidae › Fistularia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217966.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluespotted Cornetfish live?
- The Bluespotted Cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii) is typically found at 0–132 m.
- Is the Bluespotted Cornetfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bluespotted Cornetfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluespotted Cornetfish get?
- The Bluespotted Cornetfish grows to about 1.6 m.