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Aulostomus maculatus
West Atlantic 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
It can be found in clear water close to coral reefs, rocks, seagrass beds and gorgonians. It mainly feeds on other small fishes and shrimp.
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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