Common Bellowsfish

Macroramphosus Scolopax

< 20 cm
Max size
10–600 m
Depth
Common
Rarity
Habitats

Sandy & muddy bottom

Regions

Mediterranean Sea, Temperate Atlantic, Tropical Atlantic, Tropical Pacific

Sociability
Living in a shoal

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

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