Chinese trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis)

Scientific name: Aulostomus chinensis Linnaeus, 1766

Chinese trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis)

The Chinese trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) is a marine fish of the family Aulostomidae.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-27; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 26 - 29. Occurs in three basic color phases: uniformly brown to green, mottled brown to green, or uniformly yellow. First dorsal fin consists of a series of isolated spines, followed by a second dorsal fin consisting of rays. The second dorsal fin is shaped like the anal fin and is found directly above it. A black maxillary stripe usually present, but may be reduced; dorsal and anal fins light, but with a dark basal bar; caudal fin usually with two round black spots; a black spot at the base of each pelvic fin.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aulostomus chinensis
Family
Aulostomidae (Trumpetfishes)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
80.0
Common length
60.0
Depth range
3–122 m (10–400 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 122 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Hawaii and the Easter Island, north to southern Japan south to Lord Howe Island. Eastern Central Pacific: Panama, Revillagigedo Islands, Clipperton Island, Cocos Island, and Malpelo Island.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial

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Sources

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

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