Bluespotted Cornetfish

Bluespotted Cornetfish

Fistularia commersonii

Least Concern
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DESCRIPTION

The Bluespotted Cornetfish is a distinctive marine fish characterized by its extremely elongated, slender body and long, tubular snout, often reaching up to 1.7 meters in length. It typically exhibits a greenish to silvery coloration with electric blue spots or stripes along its back. This species is a skilled ambush predator, feeding primarily on small fishes, crustaceans, and squid, which it sucks into its straw-like mouth. Found in tropical and subtropical waters, it inhabits coral reefs, seagrass beds, and sandy bottoms, and can be found either solitarily or in small schools.

Max Length 170 cm
Max Weight 4 kg
Lifespan 1.8 - 11.5 years
Habitat Seabed, coastal zone, open water, and coral reef
Depth Range 0 - 200 m
Diet Carnivore
Activity Variable
Social Behavior Mixed behavour

Destinations to spot Bluespotted Cornetfish

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Where Bluespotted Cornetfish has been recorded

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Bluespotted Cornetfish

Where can you see the Bluespotted Cornetfish?

The Bluespotted Cornetfish can be seen at 29 dive destinations in 7 countries. The best spots include Abu Dabbab (Egypt), Anilao (Philippines), Apo Reef (Philippines), Ari Atoll (Maldives), and Baa Atoll (Maldives).

What is the best time to see the Bluespotted Cornetfish?

The Bluespotted Cornetfish is most often seen at Tubbataha Reefs from March to June.

Can you see the Bluespotted Cornetfish all year round?

Yes. At Abu Dabbab, Anilao, Apo Reef, Ari Atoll, and Baa Atoll, the Bluespotted Cornetfish is seen all year round.

Where can you see the Bluespotted Cornetfish in Egypt?

In Egypt, you can see the Bluespotted Cornetfish at Abu Dabbab, Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone Reef, Hurghada, and Sharm el-Sheikh.

Where can you see the Bluespotted Cornetfish in Maldives?

In Maldives, you can see the Bluespotted Cornetfish at Ari Atoll, Baa Atoll, North Male Atoll, South Ari Atoll, South Malé Atoll, and Vaavu Atoll.

Where can you see the Bluespotted Cornetfish in Indonesia?

In Indonesia, you can see the Bluespotted Cornetfish at Gili Islands, Komodo, Lembeh Strait, and Nusa Penida.

How big does the Bluespotted Cornetfish get?

The Bluespotted Cornetfish can reach up to 170 cm in length and 4 kg in weight.

What habitat does the Bluespotted Cornetfish live in?

The Bluespotted Cornetfish is found in these habitats: seabed, coastal zone, open water, and coral reef.

How deep does the Bluespotted Cornetfish live?

The Bluespotted Cornetfish lives from the surface down to 200 m.

What does the Bluespotted Cornetfish eat?

Feeds on other animals, from fish to crustaceans or molluscs depending on the species.

When is the Bluespotted Cornetfish most active?

Its rhythm shifts with the season, the tide or the region, so the same species may be active by day in one place and by night in another.

How long does the Bluespotted Cornetfish live?

The Bluespotted Cornetfish lives 1.8 to 11.5 years.

What is the conservation status of the Bluespotted Cornetfish?

The Bluespotted Cornetfish is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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