Fistularia tabacaria
| Fistularia tabacaria | |
|---|---|
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| Conservation status | |
| Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Syngnathiformes |
| Family: | Fistulariidae |
| Genus: | Fistularia |
| Species: | F. tabacaria |
| Binomial name | |
| Fistularia tabacaria Linnaeus, 1758 | |
The bluespotted cornetfis (Fistularia tabacaria) is a species of fish belonging to the family Fistulariidae.
Appearance
The bluespotted cornetfish is easily mistaken for the needlefish; the defining characteristic that separates the two is the corfnetfish’s smaller mouth and jaws with an elongated face in comparison to the needlefish’s elongated jaw and mouth. The cornetfish is greenish brown dorsally with overall pale blue spots and lines. This species grows to 200 cm (79 in) in total length, though most only reach 120 cm (47 in).
Occurrence
The species ranges from the Gulf of Mexico and in the Bahamas to the northwestern Atlantic.
References
1. Smith, L. C. The Inland Fishes of New York State. New York: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 1985, pp. 417.