Trumpeter Whiting
NameTrumpeter Whiting
Scientific NameSillago maculata
Common NamesTrumpeter Whiting, Spotted Whiting, Blotched Whiting
FamilySillaginidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)150
Max Size (Inches)13.8
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Groupers, Snappers, Robust Angelfish, Larger Damselfish, Other Whiting Species
Description
The Trumpeter Whiting is a predatory marine fish found in the Indo-Pacific, inhabiting sandy and muddy bottoms in coastal areas and estuaries. It has an elongated body with camouflaged coloration, feeding primarily on small fish, crustaceans, and worms. This species requires a large saltwater aquarium with stable parameters.
