Common Bellowsfish
Macroramphosus Scolopax
< 20 cm
Max size
10–600 m
Depth
Common
Rarity
Sandy & muddy bottom
Mediterranean Sea, Temperate Atlantic, Tropical Atlantic, Tropical Pacific
About
Overview
The Common Bellowsfish (Macroramphosus scolopax) is a distinctive, gregarious marine fish easily recognized by its elongated, tubular snout and a prominent, spear-like second dorsal spine. It is a widely distributed species found in temperate waters across the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, typically inhabiting areas near the seabed on the continental shelf.
Distribution
Based on iNaturalist community observations