Atlantic cornetfish (Aulostomus strigosus)

Scientific name: Aulostomus strigosus Wheeler, 1955

Atlantic cornetfish (Aulostomus strigosus)

The Atlantic cornetfish (Aulostomus strigosus) is a marine fish of the family Aulostomidae. Native range: Eastern Atlantic, Cape Verde (including other islands) and from the tropical West African coast.

Biology

Coastal species. Occurs over rocky bottoms in shallow inshore waters. Feeds mainly on small fishes.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aulostomus strigosus
Family
Aulostomidae (Trumpetfishes)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
75.0
Depth range
5–25 m (16–82 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 25 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Cape Verde (including other islands) and from the tropical West African coast.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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