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Western Atlantic Trumpetfish

Aulostomus maculatus

Seabook: Western Atlantic Trumpetfish

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Max Weight

Max Depth

25 m

Description

Aulostomus maculatus is a long-bodied fish with an upturned mouth; it often swims vertically while trying to blend with vertical coral, such as sea rods, sea pens, and pipe sponges. Description Trumpetfish are closely related to cornetfish. Trumpetfish can be a bit more than 36 inches (3 ft) long and have great... Read more in Seabook

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white
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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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