Image Bank - Fishes
Smooth Flutemouth,Swimming
Reference |
IB3084 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Flutemouths - AULOSTOMIDAE |
Common Name |
Smooth Flutemouth,Swimming |
Scientific Name |
Fistularia commersonii |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Large specimens of the Flutmouths can reach nearly 2 m in length and, despite their small mouth, they are sometimes taken on surprisingly large lures by anglers trolling near reefs. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |