
Observed singly or in small groups. Mainly feeds on small fishes and crustaceans. Can use long snout to forage on small fishes hiding inside jellyfish dome. Reported elsewhere to live up to at least 4 years. Reproductively active individuals ranged from 65 – 113 cm (Total Length) for females and from 51 – 100 cm (Total Length) for males. Reproductive season can span at least six-month.
Common Name: Bluespotted cornetfish, Smooth flutemouth
Family Common Name: Cornetfishes
Family: Fistulariidae
Scientific Name: Fistularia commersonii___(Rüppell, 1838)
Genus: Fistularia
Maximum Length: 160 cm (Total Length)