Trumpetfish
Aulostomus maculatus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 2,636
- Most observed in
- 🇧🇶 Caribbean Netherlands
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Aulostomus maculatus, the West Atlantic trumpetfish, 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.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Aulostomus maculatus”.