Cornetfish Brain Replica

Description

Cornetfish Brain Replica for Marine Biology

Cornetfish brain replica measures 4.1 x 0.9 x 0.5 inches. Fistularia tabacariabrain replica is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from CAS specimen. 1:1. Made in USA.

Characteristics of the Cornetfish

The cornetfishes, or flutemouths, belong to a small family called Fistulariidae. These extremely elongated fish belong to the order Syngnathiformes. Specifically, the family consists of a single genus, Fistularia, with four species found worldwide in tropical and subtropical marine environments.

Ranging up to 2 m in length, cornetfishes are as thin and elongated as many eels. However, they are distinguished by very long snouts and distinct dorsal and anal fins. They also possess forked caudal fins whose center rays form a lengthy filament. Furthermore, the lateral line is well-developed and extends onto this caudal filament.

Habitat and Ecology

Cornetfish live in tropical and temperate marine waters around the world. You can find them in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Generally, they inhabit coastal waters over soft-bottomed areas like coral reefs, sand flats, and seagrass beds. In these environments, they feed on small fishes, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. Additionally, cornetfish are of minor interest for fishing and appear in local markets within their range.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Actinopterygii
• Order: Syngnathiformes
• Suborder: Syngnathoidei
• Superfamily: Aulostomoidea
• Family: Fistulariidae Stark, 1828
• Genus: Fistularia Linnaeus, 1758
• Type species: Fistularia tabacaria Linnaeus, 1758
• Conservations status: Least concern (IUCN 3.1)

Compare the cornetfish brain replica to our alligator gar skull replica the payara wolf fish replica and the moray eel skull replica for a study of unique aquadic cranial forms.