Species guide
How to catch Red cornetfish
Fistularia petimba
brackishsaltwatergame fishFistulariidae
The Red cornetfish is an elongated predator known for its flute-like mouth and slender body. It inhabits coral reefs and coastal soft bottom areas, hunting small fish and shrimp. This species can grow up to 2 meters long and is valued as a game fish.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater regions of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, typically over soft bottoms from 10 to 200 meters deep near coral reefs.
Typical size
Up to about 200 cm
What they eat
- small fishes
- shrimps
Best baits
- small live fish
- shrimp
Best lures
- long slender soft plastics
- streamer-type lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- bait fishing
- lure casting
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