Species profile
Blue-spotted Cornetfish
Fistularia commersonii
Identify Blue-spotted Cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app.
At a glance
Blue-spotted Cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species present across the CatchRules coverage area but without species-specific bag, size, or season rules tracked in our regulatory dataset.
Confirmed by 1,159 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in Hawaii.
Notable details
- Reaches up to 1.5 meters long but rarely exceeds 2 cm in body depth.
- A filamentous whip extends from the tail, adding extra length beyond the already elongated body.
- It stalks prey by hiding behind larger fish, using them as moving cover to ambush small quarry.
- Its long tubular snout works like a pipette, rapidly sucking in small fish and shrimp.
- It entered the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal and is now an established invasive species there.
Where Blue-spotted Cornetfish are seen
Background
The bluespotted cornetfish, smooth cornetfish, or smooth flutemouth, Fistularia commersonii, is a marine fish which belongs to the family Fistulariidae. This very long and slender reef-dweller belongs to the same order as the pipefishes and seahorses, called Syngnathiformes.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Blue-spotted Cornetfish article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blue-spotted Cornetfish?
Blue-spotted Cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species present across the CatchRules coverage area but without species-specific bag, size, or season rules tracked in our regulatory dataset.
What is the scientific name for Blue-spotted Cornetfish?
Blue-spotted Cornetfish is Fistularia commersonii.
Are there fishing rules for Blue-spotted Cornetfish?
Blue-spotted Cornetfish does not currently have published fishing rules in CatchRules' curated jurisdictions. Identification, range, and habitat are still tracked above.
How can I identify Blue-spotted Cornetfish?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Blue-spotted Cornetfish along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.