The Trumpetsnout spikefish (Macrorhamphosodes platycheilus) is a saltwater fish of the family Triacanthodidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The trumpetsnout spikefish is a deepwater spikefish (Triacanthodidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 13 cm and has a deep, reddish body with a conspicuously long, tubular snout whose mouth is twisted to one side. With it, unusually, it scrapes scales from other fish, besides eating small invertebrates. As a bottom-oriented fish it lives on the deeper coastal slope. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Trumpetsnout spikefish?
The Trumpetsnout spikefish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Trumpetsnout spikefish live?
The Trumpetsnout spikefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Trumpetsnout spikefish get?
The Trumpetsnout spikefish grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Trumpetsnout spikefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Trumpetsnout spikefish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Macrorhamphosodes
More from the family Triacanthodidae
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