The Orange bellowfish (Notopogon fernandezianus) is a saltwater fish of the family Centriscidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The bellowsfish is a snipefish (Macroramphosidae) from the waters around South America. The species has a deep, laterally compressed, orange-pink body with a long, tube-shaped snout and a small, toothless mouth at the tip. It lives on the continental shelf and slope. With its tube-shaped snout it sucks up small zooplankton and small bottom invertebrates from the sediment. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Orange bellowfish?
The Orange bellowfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Orange bellowfish live?
The Orange bellowfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Orange bellowfish get?
The Orange bellowfish grows to a maximum of about 18 cm.
Is the Orange bellowfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Orange bellowfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Orange bellowfish edible?
The Orange bellowfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Notopogon
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