Other Saltwater
Trumpetfish
Aulostomus maculatus
SaltwaterAulostomidaeNot Evaluated
About
Trumpetfish are slender, elongated fish characterized by their tube-like mouths, which they use to suck in prey. They often hang motionless in the water, camouflaged among corals or seagrass, waiting to ambush unsuspecting small fish and crustaceans.
- Average size
- Up to 30 inches (76 cm)
- Colors
- Variable, including reddish-brown, yellow, or green, often with dark spots or bars. They can change color to match their surroundings.
- Diet
- Small fish, crustaceans, and other invertebrates
- Region
- Not typically found in the US, but can be found in Florida, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico