Fin's Fish Guide
The Bugler (Notopogon lilliei) is a saltwater fish of the family Centriscidae that grows up to 27 cm.
Description
The bellows fish is a deep-sea fish from temperate waters of the southern hemisphere, including around New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. The species grows to about 27 cm and has a deep, laterally strongly compressed, reddish body with a long, tubular snout with a small mouth at the tip. With it it sucks up small crustaceans and plankton. As a near-bottom dweller it lives on the continental slope. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bugler?
The Bugler has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern. Long tubular snout for sucking up plankton; deep, laterally compressed body
Where does the Bugler live?
The Bugler lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Southern Hemisphere
How big does the Bugler get?
The Bugler grows to a maximum of about 27 cm.
Is the Bugler dangerous to humans?
No, the Bugler is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Bugler edible?
The Bugler is not usually eaten.
More photos
Want the complete picture on the Bugler?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Bugler is one of 12,519 species in the app.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Notopogon
More from the family Centriscidae
Want the complete picture on the Bugler?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Bugler is one of 12,519 species in the app.