Bluespotted Cornetfish [Fistularia tabacaria]
Description
Bluespotted Cornetfish, also known as the Tobacco pipefish, is a species of marine fish in the family Fistulariidae. It is found in the Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. They inhabit shallow reef habitats and are known to be solitary and nocturnal. They are characterized by a long, slim, greenish to brown body with blue spots and streaks, a long snout, and a large mouth.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Seahorses and Pipefishes
Syngnathiformes
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| Family |
Cornetfishes
Fistulariidae
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| Genus |
Cornetfishes
Fistularia
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