Fin's Fish Guide
The Deep pugnose ponyfish (Secutor ruconius) is a fish of the family Leiognathidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The deep pugnose ponyfish is a small ponyfish of the family Leiognathidae from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to only about 8 cm and has a deep, strongly laterally compressed, silvery body with a highly protrusible mouth that can be extended forward as a tube to suck up prey. Like other ponyfishes it carries luminous bacteria in an organ around the oesophagus, with which it can make its underside glow. It lives in schools in turbid coastal waters and estuaries and feeds on small plankton. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Deep pugnose ponyfish?
The Deep pugnose ponyfish is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Highly protrusible tube mouth; luminous bacteria make the ventral line glow.
Where does the Deep pugnose ponyfish live?
The Deep pugnose ponyfish is mostly found around open water. Indo-West Pacific; turbid coastal waters and estuaries.
How big does the Deep pugnose ponyfish get?
The Deep pugnose ponyfish grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Deep pugnose ponyfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Deep pugnose ponyfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Deep pugnose ponyfish edible?
The Deep pugnose ponyfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Secutor
More from the family Leiognathidae
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