Red Cornetfish

No good photo of this species is available yet, so this Illustration was created with ChatGPT Image 2.5. It is an attempt to get the anatomy and features right, and may contain small errors.

Name:	Red Cornetfish
Scientific Name:	Fistularia petimba
Similar Species:	Bluespotted Cornetfish
Family:	Cornetfishes
Scientific Family:	Fistulariidae
Source:	WoRMS AphiaID 159439
Size:	up to 6.5 ft.
Depth Range:	On the reef (10 – 60 ft.)
Sightings:	Seen rarely

The Red Cornetfish has a very long, narrow body that is reddish to orange-brown above and silver underneath. Its long, tube-shaped snout has a small mouth at the tip.