red cornetfish
A marine fish, Fistularia petimba, with a long tubular snout and reddish coloration.
The red cornetfish is a fish characterized by its slender body and long snout.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name likely derives from 赤 (red) and 矢柄 (arrow shaft), referring to its shape and color. The exact derivation is uncertain.