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Small, red-orange fish with an exceptionally long dorsal spine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's with the snout?
The long, straw-like snout is used to precisely suck tiny shrimp out of the water.
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Longspine Snipefish
Macroramphosus scolopax
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
25–600 m (80–2,000 ft)
Size
Up to 20 cm (8 in)
Habitat
Continental Shelf
Diet
Small crustaceans
What they'd be sayin'
"I have a long, tubular snout that I use to suck up tiny crustaceans like a straw."
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