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Trumpetfish

Aulostomus maculatus

Also known as: Atlantic Trumpetfish, Caribbean Trumpetfish, Painted Flutemouth, Trumpet, Trumpeter

NTNear ThreatenedIUCN Red List, 2026
LIFE STAGE
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Juvenile
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@MBP349 · Sydney, Australia · January 20251 / 1

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Overview

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This species came across from the legacy site without a write-up. The photos and traits are still the record.

02

How to identify

COLOURS
Pattern
stripes
Fins & Tail
dart tail
Behaviour
ambush predatorchanges colourhoveringmimicsolitaryswims head down

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03

Habitat & where to find it

Where the juvenile stage lives, and where its photos were taken.

  • Range · Western Atlantic, Caribbean
  • Exact location · 1
RANGE
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Juvenile photos 1

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Discussion

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    ALL STAGES
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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderSyngnathiformes
    5. familyAulostomidae
    6. genusAulostomus
    7. speciesAulostomus maculatus Valenciennes, 1841

    SourcesWoRMSFishBase

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