Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus)

Scientific name: Aulostomus maculatus Valenciennes, 1841

Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus)

The Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus) is a marine fish of the family Aulostomidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, southern Florida, USA and Bermuda to northern South America. East to St. Paul's Rocks.

Biology

Dorsal spines: 12; Dorsal soft rays: 21-25; Anal soft rays: 21 - 25. Prominent barbel at tip of lower jaw. Dorsal fin preceded by 8-13 well-spaced, isolated spines

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aulostomus maculatus
Family
Aulostomidae (Trumpetfishes)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
100.0
Common length
60.0
Depth range
2–25 m (7–82 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 25 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and Bermuda to northern South America. East to St. Paul's Rocks.
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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