Smooth Cornetfish

Fistularia commersonii

Family: Cornetfish Category: Predator Max size: 200 cm

Species information

Habitat: Reefs and shallow coastal waters
Distribution: Indo-Pacific
Food: Small fish and invertebrates
Way of living: Solitary
Behavior: Long-bodied fish often found near the seabed, using its elongated body to explore and ambush prey.

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