Cornetfish

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Total number of species approx.: 3

The cornetfish, also called flutemouth, consists of four species of distinctly long and slender fish from the genus Fistularia. These unique fish are identifiable by their flattened stature from top to bottom and extremely elongated bodies. Some cornetfish can grow as long as many eels but are distinguishable by their long tubular snout. You can go diving with cornetfish along the tropical and temperate coastlines of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans.

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Cornetfish like to dwell near soft substrate bottoms like sand flats and sea grass. You can also find them swimming on the coral reef, hunting for smaller fish, crustaceans, and other invertebrates to eat. To see where you can go diving with cornetfish, explore the dive site map below.

Dive Sites with This Animal

DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male
Aquarium / Lhohifushi Corner (★4.6)

Aquarium / Lhohifushi Corner (★4.6)

This dive site is located right next to the island. The long reef ends into a corner of the canal. Here you can see several highlights. A very nice dive site for beginners as well as experienced divers.
DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu
Neyo Kanmathi (★4.4)

Neyo Kanmathi (★4.4)

The reef top has something of a lunar landscape, despite or precisely because of this it is often a very special dive. The northern side often serves as a starting point when the current is draining from a steep wall over a sandy plateau to a normal slope. Manta rays between the end of September and November
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male
HP Reef / Rainbow Reef (★4.5)

HP Reef / Rainbow Reef (★4.5)

One of the most colorful dive sites in North Male Atoll. On the south side of Girifushi island with abundant fish life and very nice soft corals, there are numerous blue soft corals and a swim through. The current can be strong!
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male
Okobe Thila (★4.3)

Okobe Thila (★4.3)

This amazing reef are 3 blocks. The biggest begins in the south between 80-100m long and it's full of corals, it would be nice we can start here. In the east we have another wonderful block a bit similar to east block Maya Thila covert full with corals. In the north is the smallest block. AOW or higher
DivePoint Meedhupparu, 960 Meedhupparu
Kottefaru Kanmathi (★4.5)

Kottefaru Kanmathi (★4.5)

A very nice drift dive over several hundred meters along the island of Kottefaru. The top reef is made of hard corals that drop from 4 to 8m, sloping down to 15m, then a wall that drops far more than 30m. On the top reef between June and November the site becomes a cleaning station for mantas.
PT. BAHARI INTAN ABADI, 80224 Denpasar Selatan
USAT Liberty Wreck (★4.7)

USAT Liberty Wreck (★4.7)

This is the only historical shipwreck in Bali, ranked #3 in the world for Wreck diving! The wreck is 25 meters form shore at a depth of 4 to 29 meters below the surface with most of it occuring in a shallow area. This dive site does not have strong currents, has clear water, and warm temperatures. Difficult entry!
HORIZON DIVING CENTER, 71500 HERAKLION
Mononaftis, Kreta (★4.6)

Mononaftis, Kreta (★4.6)

This is an ideal place for shore dives and is a confirmed diving park. Many ancient amphoras from Minoan civilization are seen here. You can hit several depths from a few meters to 40 meters deep. An ideal site for a try scuba and advanced level divers. It has a rocky bottom with Posidonia meadows and sand.
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male
Lankan Beyru (★4.4)

Lankan Beyru (★4.4)

Lankan is a cleaning station for manta rays and scuba divers visiting often get to see an amazing manta show, one of the highlights of any trip to the Maldives.
Oceanic Dive Center Co., Ltd., 83130 Phuket
Koh Bida Nok (★4.7)

Koh Bida Nok (★4.7)

This is one our favourite dive sites since it has the widest range of wildlife. The reef gently slopes down from the island apart from the wall at the south west which drops 22-26 meters.
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male
Colosseum (★4.5)

Colosseum (★4.5)

Colosseum is located on the west side of the island of Thulusdhoo. At the corner to the channel there is a large indentation in the form of a Roman amphitheatre at approx. 20m. This form is the epitome of the dive site and, at the same time, a meeting place for many marine creatures.
DivePoint Hudhuran Fushi, 20193 Male
Lankan Faru (★4.4)

Lankan Faru (★4.4)

Nice drift dive for all levels of divers. After Manta season we dive here to watch other amazing life. The reef slopes from 5 to 30m down, deeper on the bottom, sharks and stingrays are found in the sandy areas. In the big rocks, we see groupers and glass fish.
Neil D. (#3039000)
Frederiksted Pier (★4.5)

Frederiksted Pier (★4.5)

One of the top macro dives anywhere! Scattered ruins and columns are coral encrusted and provide habitat for many types of shallow sea life. The pier is 1526ft/465m long so lots to discover with a gradual westerly decline. Perfect for snorkeling & non-certified divers too.
Hobo-Ya Phuket, 83130 Phuket
Kata Beach North Reef (★4.2)

Kata Beach North Reef (★4.2)

Kata Beach North Reef divers can avoid expensive boat trips to remote destinations throughout the diving season as this site is close and easy to get to. Different creatures move into different areas at different times; no two dives on Kata are ever the same.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP
Pedras Secas (★4.7)

Pedras Secas (★4.7)

At this dive site, the depth varies around 15 meters. Its fantastic formation is already worth the visit. The rock formations form corridors, canyons, arches, caves and small caves.
Palm Beach Divers Co., Ltd, 81150 Krabi
Viking Cave (★4.7)

Viking Cave (★4.7)

Viking Cave has a striking bay and a beautiful cave above the water, but the real deal is underwater a few hundred meters to the north of Viking Cave. A few years ago, the Phuket Marine Conservation department put down a beautiful artificial reef to re-establish marine life after the tsunami.
Ducks Diving Superior, Marsa Alam
Marsa Gabal el Rosas (Ducks center) (★4.5)

Marsa Gabal el Rosas (Ducks center) (★4.5)

Narrow entrance with a sandy bottom. Nice coral. A good dive site to make drift dives from the zodiac on the North Anemone City. Good for experienced and beginner divers.
OCEAN SPORTS, 00979 CAROLINA
Crashboat Wall and Anchor (★4.4)

Crashboat Wall and Anchor (★4.4)

This site is the remnant of an old pier. It is a shallow site, no more than 30-35 feet of depth with a sandy bottom. The wreckage on the bottom provides an artificial reef for a large variety of marine life. Visibility ranges between 10 feet (if it has been raining) to over 50 or 60 feet.
Channel Islands Scuba, 91360 Thousand Oaks
Salt Pier (49) (★4.6)

Salt Pier (49) (★4.6)

Active pier for loading salt from the salt works on the island of Bonaire. It can only be dived when no ship is moored, and no maintenance is being performed.
PPK PLONGEE GUADELOUPE, 97125 BOUILLANTE
La Piscine (★4.6)

La Piscine (★4.6)

What will jump out at you when you arrive at this site is the crystal clear water and the turquoise blue everywhere. A beautiful shallow sandy area to learn greets you. Three possible courses start from the same place, that’s what’s magical about this site.
SSI Service Center Southern Caribbean, Willemstad
Tugboat Curacao (★4.2)

Tugboat Curacao (★4.2)

Tugboat is Curacao’s most famous dive and snorkel spot due to its shallow depth. It was wrecked just off the shore of Caracasbaai and sits in only 15 feet of water. The tugboat is crawling with marine life and is now covered in sponges and coral growth.