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Trumpetfish

Aulostomus maculatus

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

The Trumpetfish can be recognized by its long body, tubular snout with minute teeth, its chin barbel and the series of short dorsal spines.Their bodies are inflexible, supported by interwoven struts of bone. The colouration of this species is variable. It is often brown or green with pale stripes and bars, and white spots posteriorly. A yellow colour variety is common in some areas. Individual fish have the ability to change their colours very quick

Habitat:

Waters just inside reef.

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