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Hitch Hikers This poor Cornetfish - Fistularia commersonii has several parasites on its face and mouth. There were more parasites on its body.<br /> <br /> They are also known as Flutemouth. Anilao,Batangas,Bluespotted cornetfish,Fish,Fistularia commersonii,Flutemouth,Geotagged,Philippines,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

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This poor Cornetfish - Fistularia commersonii has several parasites on its face and mouth. There were more parasites on its body.

They are also known as Flutemouth.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    What do the parasites do? Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      This small copepods parasites are like ticks, they are bloodsuckers! Posted 8 years ago

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The Bluespotted cornetfish

The bluespotted cornetfish, also known as smooth cornetfish or smooth flutemouth, is a marine fish which belongs to the family Fistulariidae. This very long and slender reef-dweller belongs to the same order as the pipefishes and seahorses, called Syngnathiformes.

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Similar species: Pipefishes And Seahorses
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jan 4, 2017. Captured Dec 31, 2016 18:22 in Majuben Barangay Rd 3, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines.
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  • TG-4
  • f/5.6
  • 1/160s
  • ISO200
  • 13.47mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.