Macroramphosus scolopax

Shoal builders

Longspine snipefish
Gewöhnlicher Schnepfenfisch
Bécasse de mer
Trompetero
Trumbetta

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 10 and 600 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Lives in large groups
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 20 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest