Trumpetfish
Aulostomus maculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–25 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long, thin ambush hunter, the trumpetfish hangs head down among sea whips and corals, blending in until small fish stray near its tube shaped snout, which it flares to suck them in. It often shadows larger grazing fish to sneak up on prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Aulostomidae › Aulostomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278080.
FAQ
- How deep does the Trumpetfish live?
- The Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus) is typically found at 2–25 m.
- Is the Trumpetfish dangerous to divers?
- The Trumpetfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Trumpetfish get?
- The Trumpetfish grows to about 1 m.