Atlantic Cornetfish
Aulostomus strigosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–25 m
- Max size: 75 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long, thin reef hunter, it hangs head down among rocks and corals or shadows larger fish to sneak up on prey. When small fish stray within reach it flares its tube shaped snout and sucks them in.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Aulostomidae › Aulostomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278081.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Cornetfish live?
- The Atlantic Cornetfish (Aulostomus strigosus) is typically found at 5–25 m.
- Is the Atlantic Cornetfish dangerous to divers?
- The Atlantic Cornetfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Atlantic Cornetfish get?
- The Atlantic Cornetfish grows to about 75 cm.