Fistularia tabacaria
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Fistularia tabacaria is a species of cornetfish found along the Atlantic coasts of the Americas. This species is of minor importance in commercial fisheries.[1]
Description
This species grows to 200 cm (79 in) in total length, though most only reach 120 cm (47 in). [1] The cornetfish is easily mistaken for the needlefish; the defining characteristic that separates the two is the cornetfish’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.
References
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Fistularia tabacaria". FishBase. October 2012 version.
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