Aulostomus strigosus

Trumpets

  • Atlantic trumpetfish
  • Ostatlantischer Trompetenfisch
  • Poisson trompette d'Atlantique
  • Pez trompeta atlántico

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 5 and 25 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 75 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest