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Aulostomus maculatus
Trumpetfish
Common Names
LC (Least Concerned)
IUCN:
Syngnathiformes
Order:
Trumpetfish-Aulostomidae
Family
Distribution
Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Bermuda and south to Brazil
Ecology
Description
Measures 1.5 to 3 inches in length, with a long, slender body exhibiting three color variations: brown; blue-gray with a purple or yellow head; and pale or dark. Features include pale lines, small black spots, and a black streak on the upper jaw.
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