Fish of the Maldives

A Guide to Common Reef Fish

Smooth Flutemouth

Fistularia commersonii


Solitary or sometimes in small schools.  Up to 1.5 meters.

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Halfbeaks, Needlefish and Flutemouths

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Crocodile Needlefish

Tylosurus crocodilus


Has a proportionally short snout compared to other needlefish.

Reef Halfbeak

Hyporhamphus affinis

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