Fin's Fish Guide
The Bonnetmouth (Emmelichthys struhsakeri) is a saltwater fish of the family Emmelichthyidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The rover is a rover (Emmelichthyidae) from the Pacific Ocean. The species has a slender, streamlined, reddish to silvery body and a highly protrusible mouth without large teeth. It lives on the continental shelf and upper slope and forms schools in mid-water. With its protrusible mouth it sifts zooplankton from the water column. It is a local food fish. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bonnetmouth?
The Bonnetmouth has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern. Highly protrusible mouth without large teeth; schooling plankton-sifting predator.
Where does the Bonnetmouth live?
The Bonnetmouth lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Pacific Ocean; continental shelf and upper slope.
How big does the Bonnetmouth get?
The Bonnetmouth grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Bonnetmouth dangerous to humans?
No, the Bonnetmouth is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bonnetmouth edible?
Yes, the Bonnetmouth is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Emmelichthys
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