Oriental Trumpeter Whiting
NameOriental Trumpeter Whiting
Scientific NameSillago aeolus
Common NamesOriental Trumpeter Whiting, Trumpeter Whiting
FamilySillaginidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Western Pacific Ocean
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger gobies, Blennies, Non-aggressive damselfish, Cardinalfish, Other whiting species
Description
The Oriental Trumpeter Whiting (*Sillago aeolus*) is a slender, bottom-dwelling marine fish found in the Indo-Pacific. It features mottled brown and silver coloration for camouflage on sandy or muddy substrates. This predatory species primarily feeds on small invertebrates and fish in shallow coastal waters and estuaries.
