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.
Where does the Bugler live?
The Bugler lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
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.
Is the Bugler edible?
The Bugler is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Notopogon
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