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The Bighead beaked sandfish (Gonorynchus abbreviatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gonorynchidae that grows up to 31 cm.
Description
The bighead beaked sandfish is a bottom fish from the northwest Pacific, ranging from southern Japan and Taiwan to the East China Sea. It grows to about 31 cm and has a strongly elongate, uniformly brown body with a pointed, beaked snout and an inferior mouth. As a bottom-dweller it stays on sand and mud bottoms of the sublittoral zone between about 50 and 100 metres depth and often burrows in. It feeds on small bottom organisms. The fish is harmless to humans and has not been evaluated by the IUCN (NE).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bighead beaked sandfish?
The Bighead beaked sandfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Pointed snout and inferior mouth; buries itself in sandy bottoms
Where does the Bighead beaked sandfish live?
The Bighead beaked sandfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northwest Pacific
How big does the Bighead beaked sandfish get?
The Bighead beaked sandfish grows to a maximum of about 31 cm.
Is the Bighead beaked sandfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bighead beaked sandfish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Bighead beaked sandfish edible?
The Bighead beaked sandfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Gonorynchus
More from the family Gonorynchidae
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